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 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 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?
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Nov 19
Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual via Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Nov 19
Communicating Through Conflict Workshop: Mid-Michigan
November 19, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM 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 20
Mortgage Foreclosure Basics - Nov 20, 2025
November 20, 2025 3:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom
This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen.
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Nov 20
2025 November MCP Webinar: 4th Annual Master Citizen Planner Showcase
November 20, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.