MSU Extension Dairy

Events

• Feb 23

  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

  Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

• Feb 24

  Hay Production 101

  February 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 24 topic is "Hay Industry Overview; Matching Hay Species to Farm Goals."

• Feb 25

  Market Channels and Marketing Strategies for Beginning Farmers

  February 25, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  An overview of market channels available to beginning farmers and marketing strategies for building a customer base and breaking into new markets.

• Feb 26

  Hay Production 101

  February 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 26 topic is "Field Establishment & Renovation."

• Mar 2

  Artisan Cheese Workshop 2026

  March 2, 2026 – March 4, 2026 Michigan State University Dairy Plant, 474 S. Shaw Lane E. Lansing, MI 48824

  This 3-day workshop will teach participants the science and art of cheesemaking and participants will make several types of cheeses.