Events

  • Jan 20

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 20 2026 West Olive

    January 20, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County, Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, 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.

  • Jan 20

    Real Christmas Tree Board 2026 Winter Webinar Series

    January 20, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Online

    2026 winter webinar series featuring research projects funded by the Board and other topics important to Christmas tree growers.

  • Jan 22

    Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Expo

    January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

  • Jan 22

    Real Christmas Tree Board 2026 Winter Webinar Series - Day 2

    January 22, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Online

    2026 winter webinar series featuring research projects funded by the Board and other topics important to Christmas tree growers.

  • Jan 27

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 27 2026 Benton Harbor

    January 27, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Berrien County, 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, 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.

  • Feb 2

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

    February 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Feb 4

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

    February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Feb 5

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 5 2026 Adrian

    February 5, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, 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.

  • Feb 5

    MSU Christmas Tree Winter Webinar Series

    February 5, 2026 12:30PM – 2:00PM Online

    The 2026 winter webinar series will focus on "challenges on the horizon" that will likely impact Christmas tree production in the Great Lakes region in the near future.

  • Feb 12

    Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

    February 12, 2026 9:00AM – 12:00PM Lapeer County MSU Extension Office, 1800 Imlay City Road Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446

    This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.