Events
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Feb 16
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 16 2026 Coldwater
February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Feb 16
Coffee Hour : Calming Down and De-stressing
February 16, 2026 8:30AM – 9:30AM Online via Zoom
During this workshop participants will learn about the brains negativity bias and how it affects our response to stress. In addition, we will talk about the benefits of positive self-talk and explore other tools for dealing with negative self-talk.
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Feb 16
Serving up Food Safety - Cutting boards and Knives.
February 16, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Feb 16
Bottling Success How to Start a Sauce, Salsa or Condiment Business
February 16, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Whether you’re planning to sell directly to consumers or are dreaming of retail shelves, you’ll gain practical guidance, clarity, and confidence to move from recipe to revenue with assistance.
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Feb 16
Field Crops Webinar Series - Interseeding Cover Crops
February 16, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.”
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Feb 17
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (February 2026)
February 17, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Feb 17
Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026 1:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Feb 17
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Feb 17
February 17, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Virtual on zoom
Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.
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Feb 17
Online Extension Extras for Parents: The ABC's of Early Literacy
February 17, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET
Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Feb 18
PEARS Deeper Dive - Program Activities - February
February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom
This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Program Activity - including how to collect and enter demographic data of participants