• Jan 3

    2025 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update - Adrian

    January 3, 2025 8:30AM – 1:00PM Lenawee Christian Center Auditorium, 111 Wolf Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221

    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 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 9

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q + A

    January 9, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    Join Michigan TOPP Techs for monthly drop-in office hours to talk about organic farming

  • 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 – 1-21-25 2025 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

    MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo

    January 21, 2025 8:30AM – 5:00PM 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and MDARD, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and testing at the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo. RUP credits are available.

  • 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 31

    Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop (Jan 31)

    January 31, 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.

  • 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 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

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q + A

    February 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Join Michigan TOPP Techs for monthly drop-in office hours to talk about organic farming

  • Feb 12

    2025 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting

    February 12, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The Hive at Macon Creek, 8759 Clinton Macon Rd, Clinton, MI 49236.

    Whether you’re a large or small vegetable farm, conventional or organic, growers of all types can find value with this year’s educational agenda.

  • 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 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.

  • Feb 26

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-26-25 Traverse City

    February 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Michigan Hort. Station - 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    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.