MSU Extension Van Buren County

Events

• Nov 25

  November Diabetes Series--Keep Moving to Prevent Health Problems

  November 25, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

  We know how important physical activity is for our health, but barriers can get in the way of staying active.

• Nov 25

  Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Meeting-East Lansing

  November 25, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM MSU Pavillion East Lansing

  Come and enjoy the time with fellow beef producers.

• Dec 3

  Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Winter 2025)

  December 3, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

• Dec 9

  ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County December 9, 2025

  December 9, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Location: coming soon

  MSU Extension offers ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.

• Dec 10

  Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Winter 2025)

  December 10, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

• Dec 10

  Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - December 10, 2025

  December 10, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Virtual on zoom

  Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

• Dec 15

  Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Dec 15

  December 15, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

  Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.

• Dec 17

  Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Winter 2025)

  December 17, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.

• Jan 6

  Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference

  January 6, 2026 – January 7, 2026 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

  Professional onsite wastewater management education and certification offered at the 2026 Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference, Jan. 6-7, 2026.

• Feb 28

  Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference

  February 28, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

  The Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!