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Tree fruit sessions at the 2024 Great Lakes Expo
Published on November 22, 2024
Learn about integrated pest management, drones, cider and more this December at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo. -
Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility
Published on November 21, 2024
The Quality of Life Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the AgrAbility project nationally, and shows that participants have a higher quality of life than those who do not work with AgrAbility. -
Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards
Published on November 19, 2024
Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season. -
Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024
Published on November 14, 2024
Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS. -
Pesticide Safety and Worker Protection Safety Training offered in English and Spanish December 12 at Great Lakes Expo 2024
Published on November 14, 2024
Registration is open for the Pesticide Safey and Worker Protection training happening at GLEXPO 2024 on December 12. Participants will be able to take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon as well as receive required EPA WPS training. -
MDARD In-Person Core Review and Testing, RUP credits offered December 6
Published on November 14, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test at the Saginaw Valley Research and Center. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available from MDARD. -
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan
Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species. -
Common apple pests and diseases poster in Spanish and English now available
Published on November 8, 2024
Available in print and PDF, this poster serves as a quick ID guide for common apple pests and disease and the damage they can cause. -
Presentations available from 2024 Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic
Published on November 8, 2024
The presentations associated with this event are available to review. -
Understanding farm financial wellbeing
Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.