MSU Extension Farm Management

Events

• Nov 1

  Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

  November 1, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

  New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

• Nov 4

  Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming

  November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

  Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.

• 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.

• Nov 6

  Organic Pesticide Management Webinar

  November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

  Learn wise ways to use organic pesticides with Galen Dively, Professor Emeritus with the University of Maryland and an IPM Consultant. After Galen's talk, we'll have a group discussion about organic pesticides and non-pesticide control options for pests.

• Nov 13

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-13-2025 MSUFCU

  November 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, 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.

• 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.

• Nov 15

  Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

  November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM

  Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor

• Nov 18

  Farm Accounting Software Options Workshop

  November 18, 2025 3:00PM – 9:00PM (Two sessions: 3pm-6pm and 6pm-9pm) AgroLiquid, 3055 W. M-21, St. Johns

  Managing farm finances can be challenging. This workshop can help you select the right accounting software for your farm. Learn more about some of the popular software packages, and try them for yourself.

• Dec 3

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-3-2025 Hillsdale

  December 3, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County, 20 Care Dr., Suite B, Hillsdale, 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.

• Dec 4

  Beyond the Bin Grain Marketing Workshop

  December 4, 2025 9:00AM – 2:00PM

  This workshop will take a hands-on approach to covering foundational marketing principles such as goal setting, price targets, decision deadlines and more. One RUP credit (Private and Commercial Core, 1A) available.