Pesticide Safety Education Program

MSU In-Person Events with RUP Credits

• Apr 14

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 14 2026 Traverse City

  April 14, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Research Center, 6686 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, MI

  English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

• Apr 14

  MSU Veggie Grower Virtual Coffee Break April 14

  April 14, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Online

  Grab your coffee as we talk with MSU experts about how to tackle tough challenges from the 2025 season. This week’s topic is on using soil steaming to control weeds and pathogens in high tunnels.

• Apr 14

  One-Hour RUP Core Credit – Michigan Safety Conference Session

  April 14, 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM Lansing Center - 333 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI

  Offering a one-time RUP one hour core credit at the Michigan Safety Conference in Lansing at the Lansing Center on April 14, 2026 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Conference registration for at least one day is required to attend.

• Apr 14

  Weekly Fruit IPM Updates

  April 14, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online

  The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.

• Apr 16

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Soil Fertility Considerations in a Down Market

  April 16, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.

• Apr 16

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 16 2026 Frankenmuth

  April 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, 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.

• Apr 21

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 21 2026 Gaylord

  April 21, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center, 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

• Apr 21

  Weekly Fruit IPM Updates

  April 21, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online

  The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.

• Apr 23

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Optimizing Alfalfa Harvesting Schedules

  April 23, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.

• Apr 28

  Weekly Fruit IPM Updates

  April 28, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online

  The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.