MSU Extension Kalamazoo County

April 13, 2026 Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Join us in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a three-day dairy nutrition conference!

April 13, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Virtual on zoom

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

April 14, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Research Center, 6686 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, MI

English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

April 14, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - Berrien County 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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

April 14, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM online zoom webinar

Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

April 14, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar

Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

April 14, 2026 – May 19, 2026 Helena Township Hall at 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI 49612

This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.

April 15, 2026 – April 16, 2026 8:30am-12:30pm on 4/15/26 AND 8:30am-12:30pm on 4/16/26 Zoom

The 4/15-16/26 Virtual Mental Health First Aid certification course is for adults 18 years and older who hope to learn how to assist other adults experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

April 15, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

Laughter is the Best Medicine explores the social, emotional, mental, and physical benefits of laughter. We will share jokes, practice laughter yoga, and learn how to add more laughter to our day.

April 15, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online Zoom Webinar

Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in handling halal food safely for consumers while integrating key food safety practices.