Pesticide Safety Education Program

MSU In-Person Events with RUP Credits

• Feb 2

  Field Crops Webinar Series - Managing Crops in Variable Weather

  February 2, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.”

• Feb 4

  2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable and Field Crops Grower Winter Meeting

  February 4, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM Old Mill Museum, 242 Toledo St., Dundee, MI 48131

  Opportunity for Southeast Michigan farmers to learn from and engage with MSU specialists and educators. This is a free event. 4 RUP and 5 CCA credits pending approval.

• Feb 5

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 5 2026 Adrian

  February 5, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, 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.

• Feb 5

  2026 Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference

  February 5, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426

  The title of this year’s conference is “Cultivating Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty” and aims to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty while building long-term resilience in their farming operations.

• Feb 9

  Field Crops Webinar Series - Planter Set Up

  February 9, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.”

• Feb 12

  Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

  February 12, 2026 9:00AM – 12:00PM Lapeer County MSU Extension Office, 1800 Imlay City Road Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446

  This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

• Feb 12

  Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

  February 12, 2026 2:00PM – 5:00PM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, Ground Floor in the Cafeteria Conference Room, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036

  This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

• Feb 16

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 16 2026 Coldwater

  February 16, 2026 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

  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.

• Feb 19

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 19 2026 Scottville

  February 19, 2026 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

  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.

• Feb 23

  Field Crops Webinar Series - Insect Control

  February 23, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM

  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.”

• Feb 24

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 24 2026 Flint

  February 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 1939 Howard Ave., Flint, 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.

• Feb 24

  Hay Production 101

  February 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 24 topic is "Hay Industry Overview; Matching Hay Species to Farm Goals."

• Feb 26

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 26 2026 Sidney

  February 26, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Dr., Sidney, 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.

• Feb 26

  Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

  February 26, 2026 9:00AM – 12:00PM Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, Small Conference Room, 3775 S Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI, 48734

  This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

• Feb 26

  Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

  February 26, 2026 2:00PM – 5:00PM Arenac County MSU Extension Office, 120 N. Grove St. County Building, P.O. Box 745, Standish, MI 48658

  This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

• Feb 26

  Hay Production 101

  February 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 26 topic is "Field Establishment & Renovation."

• Mar 2

  Field Crops Webinar Series - Hay Production and Weed Control

  March 2, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.”

• Mar 3

  MSU Veggie Grower Virtual Coffee Break March 3

  March 3, 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 understanding organic fertility sources in vegetable systems.

• Mar 3

  Hay Production 101

  March 3, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The March 3 topic is "Harvest and Post-Harvest Management."

• Mar 4

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 4 2026 Jackson

  March 4, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, 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.