MSU Extension Kalamazoo County

February 23, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

Salta Mambetova will profess profound practicalities for pumpkin production.

February 23, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

Considerations for growing open-pollinated corn, including management, advantages, disadvantages, and more.

February 23, 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM Zoom

Learn practical guidance on navigating financial tools available during drought, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance.

February 23, 2026 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom

This presentation will help Michigan farmers learn how grass hay and alfalfa can successfully be grown between solar arrays. Grass hay and alfalfa yield and nutrient content data will also be shared.

February 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Join us to learn how to safely use your water bath and pressure canner to preserve food at home.

February 23, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work.

February 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 1939 Howard Ave., Flint, 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.

February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - 57418 County Road 681 Hartford, MI 49057

Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.

February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

This session covers the aspects of selling local food products to schools and institutions.