Events
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Oct 23
NCR-SARE Grant Brainstorming with Michigan SARE Coordinators
October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Join SARE Coordinator Sarah Zeiler and SARE assistant Katie Brandt to get insights on SARE grants and tips for writing a SARE proposal on Friday October 23 at 1pm ET. Four SARE grants are now open and all are due December 3.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Dec 3
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-03-2026 Hillsdale
December 3, 2026 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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Dec 3
SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadline
December 3, 2026
SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4.
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Dec 3
SARE Youth Educator Grant deadline
December 3, 2026
SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by December 3, 2026.
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Dec 3
SARE Partnership grant deadline
December 3, 2026
Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply with 3+ farmers for up to $50K to support sustainable ag projects. Apply by December 3.
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Dec 3
SARE Research & Education Grant deadline
December 3, 2026
SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 3.
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Dec 15
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-15-2026 Frankenmuth
December 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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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Jan 11
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 1-11-2027 Bad Axe
January 11, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Huron Expo Center - 170 W. Soper Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48413
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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Jan 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 1-13-2027 Kalamazoo
January 13, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Kalamazoo County Expo Center - 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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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Jan 28
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 1-28-2027 Hart
January 28, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. West MI Hort Research Center - 15185 N. Oceana Dr. Hart 49420
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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Feb 4
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-04-2027 Adrian
February 4, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. 4-H Center, Lenawee County Fairgrounds - 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, MI 49221
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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Feb 11
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-11-2027 Davison
February 11, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Davison Assembly of God - 1234 S. Gale Rd., Davison, MI 48423
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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Feb 15
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-15-2027 Coldwater
February 15, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center - 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI 49036
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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Feb 18
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-18-2027 Scottville
February 18, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. West Shore Community College - 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454
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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Feb 25
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-25-2027 Sidney
February 25, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Montcalm Community College - 2800 College Dr, Sidney, MI 48885
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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Mar 17
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-17-2027 West Branch
March 17, 2027 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ogemaw County - 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, MI 48861
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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