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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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The Why and How for Training, Pruning, and Crop Management in Small Fruit and Tree Fruit
Published on February 2, 2022
Learn more about the reasons for training and pruning, as well as examples on how to train, prune and manage the crop in small fruit and tree fruit
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Spotted wing drosophila insecticide efficacy and management programs
Published on February 6, 2020
Dr. Larry Gut of the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University talks about insecticide efficacy and management programs for spotted wing drosophila in cherries.
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MSU Agrability Program
Published on February 25, 2025
Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.
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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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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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Oct 30
Unconventional Fruit Working Group 05: Post-season Management - Virtual Meetup
October 30, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Virtual
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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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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Jul 17
MSU Controlled Atmosphere Clinic
July 17, 2024 8:30AM – 4:30PM Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, 750 Terrace Point Rd. Muskegon, MI 49440
The CA Clinic is a biennial event for Great Lakes area apple storage operators to update them on the newest information on storage technologies and apple fruit responses to the storage environment.
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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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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 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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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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Nov 5
Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture Conference
November 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club (Heritage Room) 3435 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48910
While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.
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Aug 21
Farming For the Future Field Day 2025
August 21, 2025 9:00AM – 3:45PM Registration from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. West Central Michigan Horticulture Research and Extension Center, 5185 N. Oceana Dr. , Hart, MI 49420
The program will provide a full day of information for commercial tree fruit and vegetable growers.
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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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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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Jul 2
Tree Fruit IPM Weekly Meetings 2025 - Best Management Practices for PGR use in Apples
July 2, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar & In-person location: Northwest Michigan Horticulture & Research Center, 6686 S. Center Highway, Traverse City, MI
This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information to tree fruit growers on weather, trap counts, disease pressure and other topics that are area specific.
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Oct 17
Michigan Apple Crunch 2024
October 17, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch on October 17 or anytime in October.
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