Events
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Oct 27
Applications for the 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
October 27, 2026 – February 22, 2027 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit, GR and Flint encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and our new site in Flint. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Nov 12
Pesticide Applicator Core SPANISH Review – 11-12-2026 West Olive
November 12, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 11:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460
Part 1 of Spanish language review of the Pesticide Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam. Part 2 of review and MDARD exam is Nov. 19, 2026. ATTENDANCE AT BOTH REVIEW SESSIONS IS REQUIRED TO TAKE MDARD EXAM.
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Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2026 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. Grand Rapids Farmer Scholarship; 3. Flint Farmer Scholarship
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Nov 16
Cultivating Urban Habitat for Pollinators Workshop
November 16, 2026 – November 17, 2026
Join us for an engaging workshop on urban agriculture that explores the vital role of pollinators in productive growing spaces and highlights best practices.
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Nov 17
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-17-2026 MSUFCU
November 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters community room - 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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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Nov 19
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-19-2026 West Olive
November 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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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Nov 19
Pesticide Applicator Core SPANISH Review – 11-19-2026 West Olive
November 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8:00 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460
Part 2 of review and MDARD exam is Nov. 19, 2026. ATTENDANCE AT BOTH REVIEW SESSIONS IS REQUIRED TO TAKE MDARD EXAM.
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Dec 2
December Office Hours for Farm Financial Recordkeeping
December 2, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual - Zoom
In these free online sessions, we will discuss factors to consider when evaluating accounting software and compare options that can help your farm.
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Dec 3
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-03-2026 Hillsdale
December 3, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County - 20 Care Drive, Suite B, Hillsdale, MI 49242
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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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Dec 4
Planning for Profit: A Production Economics and Farm Marketing Workshop
December 4, 2026 8:30AM – 4:00PM Montcalm Community College, Sidney, MI
MSU Extension in partnership with Montcalm Community College will host the Planning for Profit Workshop. This workshop is designed to address many farm profitability topics in production agriculture.
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