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  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 2, 2026

    Published on June 2, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 16, 2026

    Published on June 16, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 23, 2026

    Published on June 23, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 30, 2026

    Published on June 30, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Feb 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nov 13

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Apples Cost of Production Study Review

    November 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.

  • 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.

  • Sep 7

    Almar Orchards and Cidery MOFFA Farm Tour

    September 7, 2024 2:00PM – 5:00PM Almar Orchards & Cidery, 1431 Duffield Rd, Flushing, MI 48433

    Free tour of Almar Orchards & Cidery, a large scale organic apple orchard in mid-Michigan

  • 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.