Events

  • Apr 1

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 1 2026 Escanaba

    April 1, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College, Student Center Rm 525, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, 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 1

    PEARS Deeper Dive - Quarterly Efforts - April

    April 1, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive, you will learn how to enter a Quarterly Effort report. We will discuss how to answer each question in Quarterly Efforts.

  • Apr 1

    Smart Money Missions Goosechase Game

    April 1, 2026 – April 21, 2026 Goosechase app

    This fun money management scavenger hunt game is played on the Goosechase app and is open to youth 13-19 years old residing in Michigan.

  • Apr 6

    PEARS Crash Course - April

    April 6, 2026 2:00PM – 4:30PM Zoom

    Learn what to report in PEARS, how often to report, and how to get help

  • Apr 8

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 8 2026 Kalamazoo

    April 8, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, 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 8

    PEARS Deeper Dive - Program Activities - April

    April 8, 2026 9:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Program Activity - including how to collect and enter demographic data of participants

  • Apr 13

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! April 13

    April 13, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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.

  • 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 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 20

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class April 20

    April 20, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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