Events
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        Dec 3Mindful Moments: A Series of Mindfulness WorkshopsDecember 3, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Online The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day. 
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        Dec 4ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - Dec. 4, 2025December 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Calhoun County - 315 W Green Street Marshall, MI 49068 Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice. 
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        Dec 4Beyond the Bin Grain Marketing WorkshopDecember 4, 2025 9:00AM – 2:00PM This workshop will take a hands-on approach to covering foundational marketing principles such as goal setting, price targets, decision deadlines and more. One RUP credit (Private and Commercial Core, 1A) available. 
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        Dec 4Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual - Zoom Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save? 
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        Dec 4Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - December 2025December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting. 
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        Dec 4Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - December 4 2025December 4, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity. 
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        Dec 4Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - December 4 2025December 4, 2025 3:00PM – 4:30PM online zoom webinar Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity. 
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        Dec 4SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadlineDecember 4, 2025 SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4. 
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        Dec 4SARE Research & Education Grant deadlineDecember 4, 2025 SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 4. 
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        Dec 5Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-5-2025 SterlingDecember 5, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Deep River Township Hall - 525 E State Street, Sterling, 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. 
