Events
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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
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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.
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Nov 4
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities St. Clair County
November 4, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM St Clair Administration Building, 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060
This 90 minute program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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Nov 4
Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour-Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity
November 4, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Nov 5
Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025 4:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Nov 6
Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual - Zoom
Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?
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Nov 6
Organic Pesticide Management Webinar
November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn wise ways to use organic pesticides with Galen Dively, Professor Emeritus with the University of Maryland and an IPM Consultant. After Galen's talk, we'll have a group discussion about organic pesticides and non-pesticide control options for pests.
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Nov 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law - November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Nov 11
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - November 11, 2025 - (Webinar)
November 11, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Virtual - Zoom
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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Nov 11
Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour-Setting the Stage: Promoting Social-Emotional Health in Young Children
November 11, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Nov 12
Protecting Your Identity - November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
This one-hour webinar will discuss how to protect yourself from identity theft, and the steps to take if you are a victim of identity theft.
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Nov 12
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities Virtual via Zoom Webinar
November 12, 2025 6:30PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This 90 minute program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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Nov 13
Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Virtual - Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Nov 13
Communicating Through Conflict Workshop: Northern Michigan
November 13, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM 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.
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Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM
Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor
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Nov 17
How Much Home Can You Afford? - November 17, 2025
November 17, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom Webinar
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.
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Nov 17
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
November 17, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.
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Nov 17
Introductory Seminar to be a MSU Product Center Client
November 17, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
The MSU Product Center is offering a new virtual seminar designed for packaged food and beverage business owners and farmers wanting to diversify income with value-added products and offerings.
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Nov 19
Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Anishinaabek Leadership, Part 2
November 19, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom
Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.
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Nov 19
Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit – November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom
Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score?