• Feb 25

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers

    February 25, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • 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.

  • Feb 26

    Shoots - Asparagus and Rhubarb

    February 26, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    In this “spring-ahead” session, the Bens will snap in to the best ways to grow these two spring-harvested perennial vegetables. RUP & CCA Credits offered.

  • Feb 26

    Preserving MI Harvest-Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

    February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM 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.

  • 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.

  • Feb 26

    Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    February 26, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office. CCA credits offered.

  • Feb 26

    Michigan CSA Network - Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for a Successful Grant Proposal

    February 26, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

    This workshop will help farmers write grant proposals that stand out. Learn what funders are looking for in successful applications and how to pitch your ideas effectively. Also learn about a new online grant writing course available from MSU Extension.

  • Feb 26

    Effective fiber inclusion in beef cattle diets

    February 26, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

    Fiber inclusion and the effectiveness of fiber in the diet plays an integral role in the digestibility of the diet being fed, which ultimately affects energy production and gut health of the animal.

  • Feb 26

    February Horticulture Trivia

    February 26, 2025 7:00PM – 7:45PM Zoom

    Join MSU Extension for the final garden trivia of the season. Three finishers will win prizes.

  • Feb 26

    Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

    February 26, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    Hear directly from a farmer with experience growing vegetable crops under the solar array, in the inter-row spacing, and on the fence line of the array.