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Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 2 of 2

Published on March 21, 2017
One way to be eligible for recertification as a pesticide applicator in Michigan is to earn a designated number and type of continuing education credits before your certification expires. How does that work?
Workshop offers options for protecting shorelines

Published on March 1, 2017
Workshop will educate inland lake property owners about natural solutions that can be used/adopted/developed for shoreline and water quality protection.
Is an early spring a boom or bust for golf course turf?

Published on February 22, 2017
Warm temperatures in February have resulted in golf courses opening in some areas of Michigan, but will this warmup cause turf problems?
Enviroweather website modernization survey

Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.
Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

Published on February 10, 2017
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

Published on January 25, 2017
Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.
FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

Published on January 17, 2017
Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.
Pesticide manual review and exam in Eaton County set for March 8

Published on January 16, 2017
The pesticide manual review session is a helpful training exercise for the MDARD certification exam to become licensed applicators.
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.
Ice on putting greens: Big deal or no deal?

Published on January 12, 2017
Freeze-thaw cycles throughout this winter are creating short-term ice sheets on putting greens.