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Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth

Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Take the certified applicator exam in English or Spanish in Kalamazoo County on April 7

Published on March 26, 2026
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held in both English and Spanish on April 7 in Kalamazoo. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.
Presente el examen para la certificación de aplicadores de plaguicidas en inglés o en español en el condado de Kalamazoo el 7 de abril

Published on March 26, 2026
La clase de repaso y el examen para la certificación de aplicadores de plaguicidas se ofrecerá en inglés y en español el 7 de abril en Kalamazoo.
Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy.
Save the date for the Michigan grape spring kickoff meeting

Published on March 25, 2026
Practical research updates, grower-focused discussions, and seasonal insights to help you start the 2026 vineyard season with confidence.
Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
Resumen de las escrituras Lady Bird (escritura de usufructo vitalicio mejorada) en Michigan

Published on March 23, 2026
Explorar el uso de escrituras Lady Bird para sus propiedades inmuebles.
Using conservation easements within farm succession planning

Published on March 20, 2026
Join our webinar to learn from land conservancy experts about using conservation easements.
Tuesday night Fruit IPM meetings begin in March

Published on March 20, 2026
Join our southern Lower Peninsula fruit educators on Tuesday nights for weekly IPM updates.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 16, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.