Events
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        Nov 1
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
November 1, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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        Nov 3
Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic
November 3, 2025 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.
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        Nov 4
Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming
November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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        Nov 5
Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture Conference
November 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club (Heritage Room) 3435 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48910
While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.
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        Nov 5
Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic
November 5, 2025 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.
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        Nov 5
SARE Professional Development Program grant deadline
November 5, 2025
SARE Professional Development Grants fund up to $120K for agriculture educator trainings, with a focus on sustainability: farm profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by November 5.
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        Nov 6
Organic Pesticide Management Webinar
November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn wise ways to use organic pesticides with Galen Dively, Professor Emeritus with the University of Maryland and an IPM Consultant. After Galen's talk, we'll have a group discussion about organic pesticides and non-pesticide control options for pests.
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        Nov 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-13-2025 MSUFCU
November 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, 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.
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        Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM
Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor
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        Nov 17
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
November 17, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.