Events

  • Feb 4

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 4th, 10 am

    February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Feb 4

    Informed Renter - February 4, 2026

    February 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar

    This rental workshop will equip you with valuable information about the rental process and will help you navigate technicalities and avoid costly mistakes.

  • Feb 4

    Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP) - Virtual

    February 4, 2026 – March 9, 2026 2:00-2:30 PM ET Online via Zoom

    SLEEP is a virtual workshop designed for those looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.

  • Feb 4

    Setting the Straits on Fire & Stewardship Naturalist Alumni Group Gathering

    February 4, 2026 5:30PM – 8:00PM University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Please join alumni from the Conservation Stewards Program and the Michigan Naturalist Program as well as the greater community for this 3rd annual gathering and educational talk.

  • Feb 4

    Fishing, Woods and Water 4-H Workshops

    February 4, 2026 – February 10, 2026

    Love the outdoors? Looking for a fun family night? Want to build your own ice fishing rod, tie a fly, and discover amazing wildlife secrets? Attend the 4-H Fishing, Woods and Water 4-H Workshops.

  • Feb 4

    2026 Winter Wheat-tastic Wheat Wisdom Wednesday Webinars

    February 4, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    This three-part series will focus on economics, marketing and the value of growing wheat. The Feb. 4 webinar topic is "Planting wheat makes cents for growers in crop rotation."

  • Feb 5

    Preserving MI Harvest- Planning for Preservation

    February 5, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Plan for food preservation with us. Topics will include garden planning tips and seed selection as well as timing and management of your seedlings and an overview to prepare for preservation.

  • Feb 5

    2026 Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference

    February 5, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426

    The title of this year’s conference is “Cultivating Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty” and aims to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty while building long-term resilience in their farming operations.

  • Feb 5

    2026 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference

    February 5, 2026 – February 6, 2026 Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

    Since 2003, the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) has been dedicated to helping dairy producers learn new ways of increasing their profitability by doing more with less.

  • Feb 5

    Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Training 2 (2026) - February 5, 2026

    February 5, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration starts at 8:30 am Clinton County Smith Hall, 819 W Park St, St. Johns, MI 48879

    Designed for those who already have a base level knowledge of soil fertility.