Events
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Apr 23
Farm Business Basics - Whole Farm Planning: Childcare
April 23, 2025 4:30PM – 6:00PM Clio Area Library, 2080 W Vienna Rd, Clio, MI 48420
Workshop series for agricultural families covering healthcare, health insurance, and childcare in farm planning.
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Apr 29
Beginning Farmers "Train the Trainer" Workshop April
April 29, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Boardman River Nature Center and Great Lakes Incubator Farm, 1450 Cass Rd. Traverse City, MI 49685
This workshop is designed for educators working with beginning farmers.
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May 8
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-08-25 Hillsdale
May 8, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County - 20 Care Drive, Suite B, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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.
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May 8
Beginning Farmers "Train the Trainer" Workshop May
May 8, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Valley HUB, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
This workshop is designed for educators working with beginning farmers.
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May 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-13-25 MSU Pavilion
May 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Pavilion - 4301 Farm Lane Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
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.
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May 14
Farm Business Basics: Designing the Right Succession Plan for Your Farm (Virtual Workshop Series)
May 14, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Zoom
Learn about a framework for succession planning to enable you to design the right plan for your farm
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May 20
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-20-25 Gaylord
May 20, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center - 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI 49735
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.
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May 21
Farm Business Basics: Using Spreadsheets to Understand Farm Financial Wellbeing (Virtual Workshop Series)
May 21, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Zoom
Use free tools such as Google sheets and Google forms to keep track of your farm finances. File taxes, apply for financing, track your financial wellbeing and make informed plans using that information.
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May 28
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-28-25 Pontiac
May 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Oakland County EOB Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., Bldg 41W, Pontiac, MI 48328
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.
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May 28
Farm Business Basics: Grants and Cost Share Programs for Farmers (Virtual Workshop Series)
May 28, 2025 2:00PM – 6:00PM Zoom
Learn about support available for your farm business. Explore what funders are looking for in successful applications and how to pitch your ideas effectively.
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