Events

  • Jan 21

    Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update 2026 - Thumb

    January 21, 2026 9:00AM – 1:00PM Beagio’s, 5795 Sanilac Rd, Kingston, MI

    Michigan Soybean Committee and Michigan State University Extension invite soybean growers and agribusinesses to attend regional meetings in January 2026 to hear results of the 2025 soybean on-farm research projects.

  • Jan 22

    Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Expo

    January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

  • Jan 22

    FREE Organic Inspector Training

    January 22, 2026 – March 19, 2026

    Apply now for Michigan's Organic Inspector Training. This is an 8-week online training that you can complete following your own schedule, but you'll also need to complete two farm visits with mock audits and connect with an inspector for mentorship.

  • Jan 22

    2026 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting

    January 22, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration opens at 8:30 am Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047

    MSU Extension will host several Crop and Pest Management Updates for field crop producers and agribusiness professionals in 2026. RUP and CCA credits will be available.

  • Jan 22

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Peaches Cost of Production Study Review

    January 22, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.

  • Jan 22

    Healthy Animals, Strong Farms, Biosecurity Training for Service Providers - Grand Rapids

    January 22, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems and the Center for Regional Food Systems have partnered to offer biosecurity training for agricultural service providers

  • Jan 22

    MSU Extension 2026 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program

    January 22, 2026 – February 20, 2026 Mt Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites, Hotel and Conference Center, 2424 S Mission St., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

    The MSU Extension Zoning Administrator Certificate Program teaches zoning administration techniques to reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.

  • Jan 22

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Coverage Options in Revenue Protection for Field Crops

    January 22, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.

  • Jan 24

    Grand Rapids Area Beekeeping Club Bee School

    January 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM TBA

    Learn all about beekeeping at the Grand Rapids Area Bee Club Beekeeping School 2026.

  • Jan 27

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 27 2026 Benton Harbor

    January 27, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Berrien County, 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, 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.