MSU Extension Gladwin County

Events

• May 6

  4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2026

  May 6, 2026 9:00AM – 2:00PM MSU Meat Lab

  The 4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.

• May 6

  Stress Less with Mindfulness - Online5.6

  May 6, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM zoom webinar

  Stress Less With Mindfulness introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress.

• May 6

  Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - May 2026

  May 6, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

  Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.

• May 6

  Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar)

  May 6, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.

• May 6

  Mindfulness Pebbles: Breath

  May 6, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

  Mindfulness Pebbles: Breath is a one-time presentation that introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices.

• May 6

  Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - May 6, 2026

  May 6, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Virtual - Zoom

  The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

• May 7

  Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving Toppings: Jam, Jelly, Syrup, Sauces

  May 7, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

  Learn preservation tips and recipes to use your frozen berries for tasty syrups, sauces, jams, and jellies in the winter.

• May 7

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Disease Management in Wheat

  May 7, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.

• May 7

  2026 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

  May 7, 2026 7:30AM – 2:00PM 642 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

  The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute is a one-day event where students in grades 7-12 present research and recommendations on how to address critical global challenges.

• May 7

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU

  May 7, 2026 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.