MSU In-Person Events with RUP Credits
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Dec 8
MSU Turf School
December 8, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Begins at 8 a.m. on Monday and concludes at 5 p.m. on Thursday Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
The MSU Turf School is a four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.
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Dec 11
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and Testing – English & Spanish
December 11, 2025 8:30AM – 3:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration GLEXPO - Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
MSU Extension and the MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program will be hosting a pesticide review and RUP testing in English and Spanish at the 2025 GLEXPO. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
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Dec 19
Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness
December 19, 2025 8:30AM – 4:00PM MSU STEM Building, Rooms 1130 and 1202 642 Red Cedar Rd East Lansing, MI 48823
Join us to learn about the latest research on crop and pest management. 5 RUP (1A, Private Core) and 5.5 CCA (0.5 NM, 0.5 SW, 3.5 PM, 1 CM) credits available.
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Jan 6
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 6 2026 Bad Axe
January 6, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Huron Expo Center, 170 W. Soper Rd., Bad Axe, 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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Jan 8
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 8 2026 Cadillac
January 8, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Wexford County, 401 N. Lake St., Suite 700, Cadillac, 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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Jan 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 13 2026 Hart
January 13, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension - 5185 Oceana Dr., Hart, 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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Jan 15
Michigan Turfgrass Conference Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam
January 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
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Jan 20
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 20 2026 West Olive
January 20, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County, Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, 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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Jan 22
Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Expo
January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
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Jan 27
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 27 2026 Benton Harbor
January 27, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Berrien County, 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, 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 4
2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable and Field Crops Grower Winter Meeting
February 4, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM Old Mill Museum, 242 Toledo St., Dundee, MI 48131
Opportunity for Southeast Michigan farmers to learn from and engage with MSU specialists and educators. This is a free event. 4 RUP and 5 CCA credits pending approval.
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Feb 5
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 5 2026 Adrian
February 5, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, 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 6
2026 Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference
February 6, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
The title of this year’s conference is “Cultivating Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty” and aims to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty while building long-term resilience in their farming operations.
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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 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 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.
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Feb 26
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 26 2026 Sidney
February 26, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Dr., Sidney, 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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Mar 4
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 4 2026 Jackson
March 4, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, 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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Mar 17
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 17 2026 West Branch
March 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ogemaw County, 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, 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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Mar 19
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 19 2026 Peck
March 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sanilac Career Center, 175 E. Aitken Rd., Peck, 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.
Questions? Contact Safa Alzohairy at 517-353-9903 or msu.psep@msu.edu