• Feb 4

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-04-25 Cadillac

    February 4, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Career Tech Center - 9905 East 13th Street, Cadillac, MI 49601

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 5

    Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days

    February 5, 2025 – February 6, 2025 The Mendel Center 2755 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor MI, Michigan 49022

    Two days of educational sessions covering important topics such as climate considerations and mitigation strategies, new precision management technologies, orchard and vineyard floor management, and pest and disease management.

  • Feb 6

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-06-25 Bad Ax

    February 6, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Huron Expo Center - 170 W. Soper Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 6

    Farmer’s Ag and Chats

    February 6, 2025 9:00AM – 11:00AM Gratiot County MSU Extension Office, 219 N State St, Alma, MI 48801

    Markets are low in field crops. These Farmer’s Ag and Chats allow you to get out of the house, get some coffee and doughnuts, and spend some time with others experiencing similar things.

  • Feb 11

    2025 Farm Bill Commodity Program #2 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    February 11, 2025 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom

    These sessions will help agricultural producers explore their options for 2025 Farm Bill commodity programs. MSU Extension experts will provide information on current policy updates and how these relate to the Farm Bill.

  • Feb 13

    Passing the Torch: Farm Transition Planning in Northern Michigan

    February 13, 2025 10:00AM – 3:00PM Lunch included. Registration open now! Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy offices, 2846 N. Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

    This event provides an overview of farm transfer and estate planning, including the use of conservation agreements. A panel of farmers who have gone through the succession process will discuss their perspectives and lessons learned.

  • Feb 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-17-25 Coldwater

    February 17, 2025 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 49036

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 18

    Farmer’s Ag and Chats

    February 18, 2025 9:00AM – 11:00AM Gratiot County MSU Extension Office, 219 N State St, Alma, MI 48801

    Markets are low in field crops. These Farmer’s Ag and Chats allow you to get out of the house, get some coffee and doughnuts, and spend some time with others experiencing similar things.

  • Feb 20

    2025 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting - Hillsdale

    February 20, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Hillsdale ISD Hayes Administration Building, 310 W. Bacon Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

    Participants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes.

  • Feb 24

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.