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Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Using conservation easements within farm succession planning

Published on February 9, 2026
Join our webinar to learn from land conservancy experts about using conservation easements.
Using the Michigan Cabbage Cost of Production Study

Published on February 9, 2026
MSU Extension is holding a webinar to assist in applying the results to your farm’s numbers.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered in Flint on February 24

Published on January 28, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the private or commercial core, fumigation or aerial standard test. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2026

Published on January 27, 2026
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.
New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?

Published on January 26, 2026
New resource from Michigan State University Extension’s DEMaND Series.