• Feb 25

    Michigan Birding 101: Spring 2025

    February 25, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 4 FREE and FUN classes.

  • 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

    Shoots - Asparagus and Rhubarb

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

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

  • Feb 26

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

    February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual Via 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 Virtual Via 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 Virtual Via 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. RUP and CCA credits may be available, pending approval.

  • Feb 26

    Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

    February 26, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Virtual Via 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.

  • Feb 27

    Preserving MI Harvest- Soups and Chilis

    February 27, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Canning and freezing homemade soup or chili can keep you warm all winter long. Learn the proper techniques to preserve them safely.

  • Feb 27

    Michigan Urban Agriculture Summit

    February 27, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU James B. Henry Center, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910

    Join Michigan State University and partners for a convening of urban farmers and urban agriculture stakeholders to enhance urban agriculture in Michigan through collaborative, community-led research and initiatives.

  • Feb 27

    2/27/25-2/28/25 Virtual Mental Health First Aid

    February 27, 2025 – February 28, 2025 This course will take place from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. ET on both course days. Zoom

    The 2/27/25-2/28/25 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.