MSU Extension Lake County

Events

• May 8

  Beginning Farmers "Train the Trainer" Workshop May

  May 8, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Valley HUB, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  This workshop is designed for educators working with beginning farmers.

• May 9

  Mindfulness for Better Sleep5.9

  May 9, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM webinar

  This mindfulness program introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness.

• May 12

  Protecting Your Identity ~ Webinar - May 12, 2025

  May 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  This one-hour webinar will discuss how to protect yourself from identity theft and the steps to take if your identity has been stolen.

• May 12

  Serving up Food Safety - Shopping at the Farmers' Market

  May 12, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar

  Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

• May 12

  Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025

  May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

  Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

• May 13

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-13-25 MSU Pavilion

  May 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Pavilion - 4301 Farm Lane Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

  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.

• May 13

  Living Well with Diabetes--Type 2 Diabetes Basics

  May 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

  This presentation will discuss the basics of managing blood glucose and identify different approaches to monitoring carbohydrate intake.

• May 13

  Mindfully Feeding Infants & Toddlers5.13

  May 13, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM zoom webinar

  Learn ways to feed your infants and toddlers using mindfulness concepts to develop lifelong healthy eaters.

• May 13

  Pre-Fair Webinar 2025 - Animal Health Updates for the 2025 Fair and Exhibition Season

  May 13, 2025 7:00PM – 11:00PM 7:00 PM Online webinar

  Join MSU Extension, MDARD and MAFE for an informational webinar aimed at helping fairs and exhibitions prepare for their 2025 livestock evetns.

• May 13

  Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Intro to HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)

  May 13, 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.