Events

  • Oct 27

    Applications for the 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    October 27, 2026 – February 22, 2027 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit, GR and Flint encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

    New farmers in can now apply for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and our new site in Flint. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

  • Nov 10

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    November 10, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM 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.

  • Nov 12

    Pesticide Applicator Core SPANISH Review – 11-12-2026 West Olive

    November 12, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 11:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460

    Part 1 of Spanish language review of the Pesticide Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam. Part 2 of review and MDARD exam is Nov. 19, 2026. ATTENDANCE AT BOTH REVIEW SESSIONS IS REQUIRED TO TAKE MDARD EXAM.

  • Nov 15

    Scholarship Deadline for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    November 15, 2026 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. Grand Rapids Farmer Scholarship; 3. Flint Farmer Scholarship

  • Nov 16

    Cultivating Urban Habitat for Pollinators Workshop

    November 16, 2026 – November 17, 2026

    Join us for an engaging workshop on urban agriculture that explores the vital role of pollinators in productive growing spaces and highlights best practices.

  • Nov 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-17-2026 MSUFCU

    November 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters community room - 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

    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.

  • Nov 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-19-2026 West Olive

    November 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460

    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.

  • Nov 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core SPANISH Review – 11-19-2026 West Olive

    November 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8:00 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460

    Part 2 of review and MDARD exam is Nov. 19, 2026. ATTENDANCE AT BOTH REVIEW SESSIONS IS REQUIRED TO TAKE MDARD EXAM.

  • Nov 19

    SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Conservation Economics

    November 19, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online

    Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month we'll learn about Conservation Economics with the Soil Health Nexus team.

  • Nov 24

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    November 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM 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.