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 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-13-2025 MSUFCU
November 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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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Nov 13
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Apples Cost of Production Study Review
November 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.
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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 18
Farm Accounting Software Options Workshop
November 18, 2025 3:00PM – 9:00PM (Two sessions: 3pm-6pm and 6pm-9pm) AgroLiquid, 3055 W. M-21, St. Johns
Managing farm finances can be challenging. This workshop can help you select the right accounting software for your farm. Learn more about some of the popular software packages, and try them for yourself.
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Dec 3
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-3-2025 Hillsdale
December 3, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County, 20 Care Dr., Suite B, Hillsdale, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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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Dec 4
Beyond the Bin Grain Marketing Workshop
December 4, 2025 9:00AM – 2:00PM
This workshop will take a hands-on approach to covering foundational marketing principles such as goal setting, price targets, decision deadlines and more. One RUP credit (Private and Commercial Core, 1A) available.
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Dec 5
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-5-2025 Sterling
December 5, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Deep River Township Hall - 525 E State Street, Sterling, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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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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.
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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!
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