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Events

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Jan 21

  MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

  January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

• 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.

• Jan 22

  FREE Organic Inspector Training

  January 22, 2026 – March 19, 2026

  Apply now for Michigan’s Organic Inspector Training! This 8-week online course includes two mock audits and mentorship. Great for farmers, recent grads, or retirees who can travel.

• 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.

• Feb 2

  Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

  February 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

  MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

• 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.

• Feb 4

  Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

  February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

  MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.