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Bee Integrated: Maximizing Pollination in Michigan
Published on March 2, 2022
Beekeeper Jim Hilton of Hilton Honey Farm and farmer Mike Van Agtmael describe how they have been keeping honey bee hives in bigger groups to encourage better pollination.
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Larval Sampling of Cherries to Determine Spotted Wing Drosophila Infestation
Published on June 26, 2025
Instructional video on a quick and easy method for detecting spotted wing drosophila larvae in your cherry fruits.
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Feb 5
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days
February 5, 2025 – February 6, 2025 The Mendel Center 2755 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor MI, Michigan 49022
Two days of educational sessions covering important topics such as climate considerations and mitigation strategies, new precision management technologies, orchard and vineyard floor management, and pest and disease management.
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May 22
Bulletins Live! Two Webinar
May 22, 2025 12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Online
This webinar will provide the essential information fruit growers need to be compliant with the new label requirements from EPA and using the Bulletins Live! Two website.
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Nov 5
Hands-On Irrigation Workshop for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers - Sparta
November 5, 2025 9:30AM – 12:00PM Registration begins at 9 a.m. Schweitzer Orchards, 7744 Baumhoff Ave NW, Sparta, MI 49345
Join MSU Extension for a hands-on, outdoor workshop to discuss challenges this year and learn how to evaluate your irrigation system.
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Apr 3
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
April 3, 2025 8:30AM – 10:30AM Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, 3775 S Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.
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Apr 10
Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in
April 10, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM Doors open at 8:00 AM Michigan State University Clarksville Research Center, 9302 Portland Rd., Clarksville, MI 48815)
An all-new event for 2024, the Spray Drone Spring Fly-in is an all-day workshop for current or future spray drone pilots.
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Feb 26
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036
Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.
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Nov 20
Canning Class is my Jam
November 20, 2023 5:30PM – 7:00PM Samantha Griffin Kent MSU Extension, 775 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
This is a basic water bath canning class where we will jump right to work in the kitchen.
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Mar 12
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
March 12, 2025 8:30AM – 10:30AM Saginaw County MSU Extension Office, 723 Emerson Street, Saginaw, MI 48607
Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.
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Dec 9
Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO
December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.
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Aug 28
Unconventional Fruit Working Group 04: Nutrition Management - Virtual Meetup
August 28, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Online
This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.
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Oct 30
Unconventional Fruit Working Group 05: Post-season Management - Virtual Meetup
October 30, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Online
This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.
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May 29
Unconventional Fruit Working Group 01: Orchard and Vineyard Floor Management
May 29, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom
This is a virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.
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Apr 1
Tuesday Evening Fruit Meetings
April 1, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
Join Educators Derek Plotkowski, Mike Reinke and Cheyenne Sloan for our weekly small fruit IPM updates.
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Mar 29
Fruit Tree Care
March 29, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM 10:00am Nature Center 459 Livingston Blvd. Gaylord, MI 49735
Join MSU Extension Horticulture Educator, Nathaniel Walton, for discussion on growing your own fruit trees. Learn which varieties are ideal for northern Michigan and how to properly plant them, followed by a hands-on pruning demonstration in the garden.
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Nov 18
Produce Safety Cleaning and Sanitizing Workshop
November 18, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Horticulture Teaching and Research Farm, 3291 College Road Holt, MI 48842
In conjunction with the Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Team Professional Development Meeting, this workshop on on-farm cleaning and sanitizing for food safety is open to growers and industry professionals working on produce safety.
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Apr 3
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
April 3, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Shiawassee County MSU Extension Office, 149 E. Corunna Ave. 1st Floor, Corunna, MI 48817
Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.
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Apr 24
Unconventional Fruit Working Group 07: Buying Products for the 2025 Season
April 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
This is a free, virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.
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Mar 12
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
March 12, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Bay County MSU Extension Office, 515 Center Ave. Suite G-102, Bay City, MI 48708
Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.
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