• Jan 9

    2025 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update - St. Johns

    January 9, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM AgroLiquid, 3055 M-21, St. Johns, MI 48879

    Results of the 2024 projects will be presented. Participants will also learn about historical climate trends that are impacting our growing season in Michigan and have an opportunity to provide input into the research projects to be conducted in 2025.

  • Jan 10

    2025 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting-Bad Axe

    January 10, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Franklin Inn, 1070 E Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 48413

    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.

  • Jan 14

    2025 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update - Frankenmuth

    January 14, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Uptown North Main, 975 N Main St, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734

    Results of the 2024 projects will be presented. Participants will also learn about historical climate trends that are impacting our growing season in Michigan and have an opportunity to provide input into the research projects to be conducted in 2025.

  • Jan 15

    2025 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update - Kingston

    January 15, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Beagio's Pizza, 5795 Sanilac Rd, Kingston, MI 48741

    Results of the 2024 projects will be presented. Participants will also learn about historical climate trends that are impacting our growing season in Michigan and have an opportunity to provide input into the research projects to be conducted in 2025.

  • Jan 18

    Michigan TOPP Partner Event: MOFFA Organic Intensives

    January 18, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Plant and Soil Science Building, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824

    MOFFA’s Organic Intensives event is back this coming January 18th, 2025 on the campus of Michigan State University!

  • Jan 21

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo

    January 21, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo- 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    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.

  • Jan 21

    2025 Farm Bill Commodity Program #1 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    January 21, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM with a repeat session on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 P.M. 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.

  • Jan 23

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 1-23-25 Lenawee

    January 23, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County - 1040 S. Winter St. Ste. 2020, Adrian, MI 49221

    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.

  • Jan 24

    Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop (Jan 24)

    January 24, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Culinary and Allied Health Building Room CAH223, 418 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

    Learn tools to maximize your profit by choosing the crop and market mix that works best for your farm.

  • Jan 28

    Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    January 28, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online via Zoom

    This presentation will provide an overview of various direct and intermediated market channels for specialty crop producers, including the benefits and risk management considerations of each.