Events
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Feb 13
PEARS Crash Course - February
February 13, 2026 9:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom
Learn what to report in PEARS, how often to report, and how to get help
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Feb 13
MSU Christmas Tree Winter Webinar Series
February 13, 2026 12:30PM – 2:00PM Online
The 2026 winter webinar series will focus on "challenges on the horizon" that will likely impact Christmas tree production in the Great Lakes region in the near future.
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Feb 16
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 16 2026 Coldwater
February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, 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.
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Feb 18
PEARS Deeper Dive - Program Activities - February
February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom
This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Program Activity - including how to collect and enter demographic data of participants
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Feb 19
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 19 2026 Scottville
February 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, 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.
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Feb 19
2026 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting
February 19, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration opens at 8:30 am Newago County Regional Education Service Agency, 4747 W Fremont St, Fremont, MI 49412
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.
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Feb 19
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Cabbage Cost of Production Study Review
February 19, 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.
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Feb 19
MSU Christmas Tree Winter Webinar Series
February 19, 2026 12:30PM – 2:00PM Online
The 2026 winter webinar series will focus on "challenges on the horizon" that will likely impact Christmas tree production in the Great Lakes region in the near future.
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Feb 23
2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!
February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.
The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule
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Feb 24
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 24 2026 Flint
February 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 1939 Howard Ave., Flint, 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.