Events

  • 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.

  • 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 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.