Events
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Feb 13
Passing the Torch: Farm Transition Planning in Northern Michigan
February 13, 2025 10:00AM – 3:00PM Lunch included. Registration open now! Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy offices, 2846 N. Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
This event provides an overview of farm transfer and estate planning, including the use of conservation agreements. A panel of farmers who have gone through the succession process will discuss their perspectives and lessons learned.
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Feb 17
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-17-25 Coldwater
February 17, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center - 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI 49036
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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Feb 20
2025 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting - Hillsdale
February 20, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Hillsdale ISD Hayes Administration Building, 310 W. Bacon Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Participants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes.
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Feb 24
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom
Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.
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Feb 24
How to Protect Your Operation
February 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.
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Feb 25
Southeast Michigan Grower-to-Grower Meetings 2025 February 25
February 25, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Washtenaw County Extension Office Conference Room 705 N. Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103
The Southeast Michigan Grower to Grower meetings aim to connect growers, allowing them to share challenges, solutions, and strategies for overcoming business difficulties.
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Feb 26
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-26-25 Traverse City
February 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Michigan Hort. Station - 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
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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Feb 26
Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?
February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036
Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.
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Feb 26
How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?
February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom
What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.
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Feb 27
Michigan Urban Agriculture Summit
February 27, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU James B. Henry Center, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910
Join Michigan State University and partners for a convening of urban farmers and urban agriculture stakeholders to enhance urban agriculture in Michigan through collaborative, community-led research and initiatives.