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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Feb 23
What's Eating my Fruit?
February 23, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Have you ever looked in your garden and wonder, what’s eating my fruit?! Join fruit educators Cheyenne and Derek as they discuss different common fruit pests and what to look for.
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Apr 8
MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In
April 8, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center 1791 Hillandale Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop.
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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 24
Weekly Fruit IPM Updates
March 24, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Southhwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.
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Mar 31
Weekly Fruit IPM Updates
March 31, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online
The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.
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Apr 21
Weekly Fruit IPM Updates
April 21, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online
The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.
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Apr 7
Weekly Fruit IPM Updates
April 7, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online
The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.
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