• Oct 19

    Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

    October 19, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Benzie Central High School, 9222 Homestead Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616

    The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!

  • Oct 22

    Grants, Funding and Local Farm Collaboration Oppotortunties

    October 22, 2024 3:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar

    This online workshop will provide valuable information on new grant programs that are available to support farmers in Michigan.

  • Nov 6

    Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture

    November 6, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (Heritage Room)

    Agricultural workers are critical to the US economy to maintain a stable source of domestically-produced food. This one-day conference will feature an open discussion about these challenges and potential solutions to face them head-on.

  • Nov 7

    Marketing & Input Strategies #1 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    November 7, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM with a repeat session on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 P.M. Online via Zoom

    In these repeat sessions, speakers will discuss current market conditions and optimal strategies for putting your farm plans into action. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.

  • Nov 12

    Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    November 12, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom

    This session will cover how insurance programs for beef and swine function and how to work with an insurance agent. The session will also review how to develop protection strategies and calculate program costs and indemnity payments.

  • Dec 3

    Marketing & Input Strategies #2 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    December 3, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom

    In these repeat sessions, speakers will discuss current market conditions and optimal strategies for putting your farm plans into action. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.

  • Dec 6

    Farmer and Community Input Session for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program

    December 6, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    Help plan TOPP events for 2025

  • Dec 11

    Thumb Ag Day 2024

    December 11, 2024 9:00AM – 3:00PM 2409 E Atwater Rd., Ubly, MI 48475

    Join agricultural vendors and attend educational sessions. RUP/CCA credits pending. Free for participants to attend. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is a small fee, and registration required.

  • Jan 8

    Cultivating Success: Building Your Farm's Future

    January 8, 2025 – February 19, 2025 The workshop runs from 2-4PM every other week from 1/8/25 to 2/19/25 Montcalm Community College

    MSU Extension will host a four part Succession Planning Workshop on January 8th, January 22nd, February 5th, and February 19th from 2 to 4 PM at Montcalm Community College.

  • Jan 21

    2025 Farm Bill Commodity Program #1 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    January 21, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM with a repeat session on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 P.M. Online via Zoom

    These sessions will help agricultural producers explore their options for 2025 Farm Bill commodity programs. MSU Extension experts will provide information on current policy updates and how these relate to the Farm Bill.