Pesticide Safety Education Program

MSU In-Person Events with RUP Credits

• Apr 1

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 1 2026 Escanaba

  April 1, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College, Student Center Rm 525, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, 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.

• Apr 2

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Early Weed Control

  April 2, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.

• Apr 7

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 7 2026 Kalamazoo

  April 7, 2026 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

  English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

• Apr 7

  Weekly Fruit IPM Updates

  April 7, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online

  The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.

• Apr 8

  MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In

  April 8, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center 1791 Hillandale Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop.

• Apr 9

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations

  April 9, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.

• Apr 14

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 14 2026 Traverse City

  April 14, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Research Center, 6686 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, MI

  English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

• Apr 14

  MSU Veggie Grower Virtual Coffee Break April 14

  April 14, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Online

  Grab your coffee as we talk with MSU experts about how to tackle tough challenges from the 2025 season. This week’s topic is on using soil steaming to control weeds and pathogens in high tunnels.

• Apr 14

  One-Hour RUP Core Credit – Michigan Safety Conference Session

  April 14, 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM Lansing Center - 333 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI

  Offering a one-time RUP one hour core credit at the Michigan Safety Conference in Lansing at the Lansing Center on April 14, 2026 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Conference registration for at least one day is required to attend.

• Apr 14

  Weekly Fruit IPM Updates

  April 14, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Online

  The weekly in-season IPM updates provides a concise, field-driven snapshot of what matters most right now in Michigan orchards.