Events

  • Feb 23

    Starting a Food Business - MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 23, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom

    The MSU Product Center helps food, beverage, and farm businesses explore value-added products. Join our free virtual seminar to see if we’re the right fit for your business needs.

  • 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

  • Feb 23

    Intermediate Wheatgrass

    February 23, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    Agronomic management considerations for growing a relatively new perennial grain crop: Kernza intermediate wheatgrass (IWG).

  • Feb 23

    A Primer for Pumpkins

    February 23, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    Salta Mambetova will profess profound practicalities for pumpkin production.

  • Feb 23

    Open-Pollinated Corn

    February 23, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Considerations for growing open-pollinated corn, including management, advantages, disadvantages, and more.

  • Feb 23

    Financial Tools for Drought-Stressed Livestock Operations

    February 23, 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM Zoom

    Learn practical guidance on navigating financial tools available during drought, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance.

  • Feb 23

    Serving up Food Safety - Everyday Kitchen Safety: Simple Tips 

    February 23, 2026 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.

  • Feb 23

    Growing Grass and Alfalfa Hay Between Solar Arrays

    February 23, 2026 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom

    This presentation will help Michigan farmers learn how grass hay and alfalfa can successfully be grown between solar arrays. Grass hay and alfalfa yield and nutrient content data will also be shared.

  • Feb 23

    Preserving MI Harvest - Canning 101

    February 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Join us to learn how to safely use your water bath and pressure canner to preserve food at home.

  • Feb 23

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 23rd, 2 p.m

    February 23, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.