MSU Extension Government

Events

• 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.

• Feb 24

  Farmer Experience Grazing Cattle and Sheep in Solar Projects

  February 24, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  This session will feature three panelists who will share their experience grazing cattle and sheep in solar projects.

• Feb 26

  Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

  February 26, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Hear directly from a farmer with experience growing vegetable crops under the solar array, in the inter-row spacing, and on the fence line of the array.

• Feb 27

  Redlining in Michigan: Exploring History, Impacts & Paths Forward

  February 27, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 pm EST Webinar

  Join MSU Extension for 60-minute webinar covering the history of Redlining, its impact on communities today, and tools and resources for more equitable communities.

• Feb 28

  Redlining in Michigan: Exploring History, Impacts & Paths Foward

  February 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon Webinar

  Join MSU Extension for 60-minute webinar covering the history of Redlining, its impact on communities today, and tools and resources for more equitable communities.

• Mar 4

  Understanding the Land Division Act: Roles, Responsibilities and Real Scenarios - Part 1

  March 4, 2025 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar

  This two-part webinar series will expose local officials to key terms and concepts, roles and responsibilities, and processes and standards related to the Land Division Act.

• Mar 5

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session

  March 5, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

• Mar 6

  Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Spring 2025)

  March 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

• Mar 10

  Fiscally Ready Communities: Budgeting for Fiscal Sustainability

  March 10, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM

  This training will provide best practices for local governments' fiscal health including budgeting, long-term planning, dealing with uncertainty, and financial policies and procedures.

• Mar 13

  Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Spring 2025)

  March 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.