Events
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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
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Feb 23
Innovative Agronomy Tools
February 23, 2026 8:00AM – 9:00AM Zoom
Learn about innovative tools and resources for agronomic decisions, especially pest management, and how to use them to improve decision-making. Offers RUP and CCA Credits.
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Feb 23
Starting a Food Business - MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
February 23, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom
The MSU Product Center helps food, beverage, and farm businesses explore value-added products. Join our free virtual seminar to see if we’re the right fit for your business needs.
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Feb 23
2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!
February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.
The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule
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Feb 23
Financial Tools for Drought-Stressed Livestock Operations
February 23, 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM Zoom
Learn practical guidance on navigating financial tools available during drought, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance.
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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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Feb 24
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 24 2026 Flint
February 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 1939 Howard Ave., Flint, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Feb 24
Farm to School - How the Partnership for Local Agriculture and Nutritional Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) can help you prepare to sell to schools
February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom
This session covers the aspects of selling local food products to schools and institutions.
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Feb 24
Exploring a Beginning Farmer Curriculum to Guide Group Learning
February 24, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Learn to work with other farmers to gain knowledge to help improve your farming & business practices in areas of land access, produce food safety, soil health, farm finances, building new markets, IPM, urban agriculture and policy.
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Feb 24
Farm Financial Fundamentals: Communicating with Confidence to Your Lender
February 24, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom
Starting and growing a successful farm takes a strong financial understanding & the ability to clearly communicate your farm’s story. Learn essential tools to work effectively with agricultural lenders.