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Improving black cherry trees
Michigan State University researchers have teamed up with the U.S. Forest Service to test a variety of black cherry tree seedlings, evaluating them for their growth, stem form, branch angle, and disease and insect tolerance qualities.
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Digging in: How to pick and prepare a site for a fruit planting
Published on February 28, 2022
Join Emily Lavely to learn more about how to pick the best location and prepare it for planting fruit.
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Aug 13
2024 Farming for the Future Field Day
August 13, 2024 10:00AM – 3:45PM Registration begins at 9:30 am West Central Michigan Research & Extension Center, 5185 N Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420
This field day will showcase tools and techniques that will allow attendees to dig deeper into irrigation, ground cover and soil.
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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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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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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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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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Nov 4
Hands-On Irrigation Workshop for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers - Hart
November 4, 2025 9:30AM – 12:00PM Registration begins at 9 a.m. Palmer Orchards (formerly Rennhack Orchards), 2202 N 72nd Ave, Hart, MI 49420
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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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 14
2024 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting
March 14, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. West Michigan Research & Extension Center 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420
Attendees will hear updated information on insect, disease and growing practices in tree fruit production.
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Jan 13
2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
January 13, 2026 – January 14, 2026 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
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Mar 25
West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting 2025
March 25, 2025 9:00AM – 3:30PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. West Central Michigan Horticulture Research & Extension Center, 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420
Attendees will hear updated information on growing practices, disease management and produce safety in tree fruit systems.
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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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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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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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Oct 28
Webinar: Organic Market Premium - How Much Can I Expect to Get for My Products?
October 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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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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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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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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Mar 5
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
March 5, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Lapeer County MSU Extension Office, 1800 Imlay City Road Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446
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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