Events

  • 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.

  • Feb 10

    2026 Regenerative Agriculture Winter Webinar

    February 10, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Michigan State University Extension invites farmers, landowners, conservationists, and agricultural professionals to a dynamic winter webinar series focused on Regenerative Agriculture.

  • Feb 12

    Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

    February 12, 2026 9:00AM – 12:00PM Lapeer County MSU Extension Office, 1800 Imlay City Road Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446

    This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

  • Feb 12

    Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

    February 12, 2026 2:00PM – 5:00PM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, Ground Floor in the Cafeteria Conference Room, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036

    This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

  • Feb 12

    SARE Youth Educator Grant deadline

    February 12, 2026

    SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by February 12, 2026.

  • Feb 12

    2026 Regenerative Agriculture Winter Webinar

    February 12, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Michigan State University Extension invites farmers, landowners, conservationists, and agricultural professionals to a dynamic winter webinar series focused on Regenerative Agriculture.

  • Feb 16

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 16 2026 Coldwater

    February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, 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 16

    Branch County Farmers Day

    February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 12:00PM Branch Area Careers Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI 49036

    The Branch County Farmers Day has been held for more than 50 years and continues to provide a valuable opportunity for learning, networking, and discussion around current crop production challenges.

  • Feb 17

    2026 Regenerative Agriculture Winter Webinar

    February 17, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Michigan State University Extension invites farmers, landowners, conservationists, and agricultural professionals to a dynamic winter webinar series focused on Regenerative Agriculture.

  • Feb 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 19 2026 Scottville

    February 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, 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.