Events

  • Feb 26

    Top Tomato Tips

    February 26, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    Ben Werling will share tips and trick for tons of totally terrific tomatoes.

  • Feb 26

    Farm-to-Family Listening Session

    February 26, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Listening session for MDARD's Farm to Family Program to identify the emerging needs and opportunities that farmers and other food business have identified within their communities.

  • Feb 26

    Crop Insurance 101 for Field Crops

    February 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Prices for many farm inputs remain high compared to commodity prices. This session will review the basics of insurance and how to optimize strategies for corn, soybeans, and wheat growers. 

  • Feb 26

    MSU Christmas Tree Winter Webinar Series

    February 26, 2026 12:30PM – 2:00PM Online

    The 2026 winter webinar series will focus on "challenges on the horizon" that will likely impact Christmas tree production in the Great Lakes region in the near future.

  • Feb 26

    When to Call the Vet

    February 26, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

    Don’t wait for an emergency to find a vet for a farm call. This session covers Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationships, how to build them, and how to know when it’s time to call a veterinarian.

  • Feb 26

    Solar Grazing in Michigan: Lessons Learned from One Sheep Producer

    February 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    Learn the best practices and lessons learned from one sheep producers experiences grazing sheep at two solar sites, one in Calhoun County and the other in Wexford County. The total acreage for both sites was 330 acres.

  • Feb 26

    Hay Production 101

    February 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

    Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 26 topic is "Field Establishment & Renovation."

  • Feb 27

    The Basics of Brassicas

    February 27, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    An overview of the production methods for broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage like vegetables.

  • Feb 27

    Online Extension Extras for Professionals Fourth Fridays: Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Children

    February 27, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online; 1:00-2:30pm ET

    Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online workshops that provide professional development, guidance, and support for early childhood professionals and caregivers. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.

  • 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!