Events

  • May 1

    Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE)

    May 1, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM This clinic will start at 10 am, and will end when we are done testing the bulls. Please call or contact us to get on the schedule. 10950 Bailey Drive, Harrison, MI 48625

    The Michigan State University Extension Beef Team encourages you to have a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) conducted on your bull(s) every year.

  • May 7

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU

    May 7, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, 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.

  • May 11

    Rodeo Stock Edition - Bellevue, Michigan - Captive Bolt Device Euthanasia Training

    May 11, 2026 SouthPoint Ranch, 6107 Cox Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021

    This workshop is designed to teach first responders how to perform humane livestock euthanasia with a captive bolt device.

  • May 12

    Rodeo Stock Edition - Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Training

    May 12, 2026 SouthPoint Ranch, 6107 Cox Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021

    This program is aimed at helping response teams plan for and respond to rollover accidents involving rodeo livestock.

  • May 13

    2026 Agritourism Summit

    May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

    Bringing together farmers, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders and rural advocates to cultivate new ideas, share best practices and spark lasting collaborations.