Events

  • Nov 1

    Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    November 1, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

    New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

  • Nov 3

    Fall 2025 Citizen Planner via Zoom

    November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025 Zoom

    This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.

  • Nov 25

    Online Extension Extras Parents: Potty Training 101

    November 25, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Dec 1

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    December 1, 2025 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Dec 2

    How Much Home Can You Afford? - December 2, 2025

    December 2, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

    Online class will teach you to calculate how much home you can afford to purchase and maintain based on your current income.

  • Dec 2

    Online Extension Extras Parents: Internet Safety from Protect MI Child

    December 2, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Dec 3

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - December 3, 2025

    December 3, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.

  • Dec 3

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Winter 2025)

    December 3, 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.

  • Dec 4

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - December 2025

    December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.

  • Dec 4

    Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - December 4, 2025

    December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual - Zoom

    Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?

  • Dec 4

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - December 4 2025

    December 4, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Dec 4

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - December 4 2025

    December 4, 2025 3:00PM – 4:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Dec 8

    Financial Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - December 8, 2025

    December 8, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Facing a disaster is tough, but your finances don't have to be another casualty. This course guides you through proactive steps to protect your assets and streamline recovery.

  • Dec 9

    Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

  • Dec 9

    Organic Transition Sessions at GLEXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Join the organic farming and transitioning to organic sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO to learn from a 4-farmer panel on Organic Transition, speakers on Managing Pests, Diseases and Soil Health Using Organic Practices and much more!

  • Dec 9

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations: Communicating Through Conflict Workshop

    December 9, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Zoom

    This two-hour interactive Communicating Through Conflict workshop will provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively.

  • Dec 9

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - December 9, 2025

    December 9, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom

    This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.

  • Dec 9

    Guidance for Food Handlers and the Management of Halal Food dec 2025

    December 9, 2025 3:00PM – 4:30PM online zoom webinar

    Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in handling halal food safely for consumers while integrating key food safety practices.

  • Dec 9

    Online Extension Extras Parents: Introduction the the HOPE framework

    December 9, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Dec 10

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - December 10, 2025

    December 10, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.