Events

  • Feb 25

    Bridging the Gap: Michigan’s Farm Link Movement

    February 25, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Explore what farm linking is, how it works, the connection to Conservation Districts, and the new statewide resource, MIFarmLink.

  • Feb 26

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 26 2026 Sidney

    February 26, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Dr., Sidney, 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.

  • Feb 26

    Top Tomato Tips

    February 26, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    Ben Werling will share tips and trick for tons of totally terrific tomatoes.

  • Feb 26

    Farm-to-Family Listening Session

    February 26, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Listening session for MDARD's Farm to Family Program to identify the emerging needs and opportunities that farmers and other food business have identified within their communities.

  • Feb 26

    Crop Insurance 101 for Field Crops

    February 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Prices for many farm inputs remain high compared to commodity prices. This session will review the basics of insurance and how to optimize strategies for corn, soybeans, and wheat growers. 

  • Mar 4

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 4 2026 Jackson

    March 4, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, 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.

  • Mar 16

    2026 AgrAbility National Training Workshop

    March 16, 2026 – March 19, 2026 Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City MI 49684

    The AgrAbility National Training Workshop is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers from all over the country participate in sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events.

  • Mar 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 17 2026 West Branch

    March 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ogemaw County, 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, 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.

  • Mar 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 19 2026 Peck

    March 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sanilac Career Center, 175 E. Aitken Rd., Peck, 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.

  • Mar 24

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 24 2026 Ann Arbor

    March 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, 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.