Events

  • 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

    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

    Getting started with Beekeeping in Michigan

    February 23, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

    Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work.

  • 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.

  • Feb 24

    Farm to School - How the Partnership for Local Agriculture and Nutritional Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) can help you prepare to sell to schools

    February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    This session covers the aspects of selling local food products to schools and institutions.