• Feb 13

    2025 Hay Production 101

    February 13, 2025 – March 4, 2025 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

    2025 Hay Production 101 is primarily aimed at first time and beginning hay growers, but anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of hay production is welcome. This is a virtual course.

  • Feb 24

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.

  • Feb 24

    Getting Going - Lessons Learned in First Three Years of Community Gardening

    February 24, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    In this session, two community organizers will share their experiences leading grant-funded projects to develop gardening skills in their communities.

  • Feb 25

    Froots - Pumpkins, Squash, Melons, Cucumbers

    February 25, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    In this session, Salta Mambetova and Ben Phillips will cut into the production methods for pumpkins and squash, as well as melons and cucumbers. RUP & CCA Credits offered.

  • Feb 25

    Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    February 25, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management. CCA credits offered.

  • Feb 25

    Getting started with Beekeeping in Michigan

    February 25, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

    Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work. CCA Credits offered.

  • Feb 26

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-26-25 Traverse City

    February 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Michigan Hort. Station - 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    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.

  • Feb 26

    Shoots - Asparagus and Rhubarb

    February 26, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    In this “spring-ahead” session, the Bens will snap in to the best ways to grow these two spring-harvested perennial vegetables. RUP & CCA Credits offered.

  • Feb 26

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Feb 26

    MSU Extension Hands-On training February 26th | Need Help With Bulletins Live! Two?

    February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 12:00AM Macomb MSU Extension, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036

    This hands-on training consists of a 50-minute educational session on Bulletins Live! Two, followed by personalized, one-on-one training on how to use the Bulletins Live! Two. This is a FREE event.

  • Feb 26

    Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    February 26, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office. CCA credits offered.

  • Feb 27

    Roots - Potatoes

    February 27, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    In this “grounded” session, Nicolle Ritchie and Chris Galbraith will dig up some sage advice on going from seed tuber to feed tuber. RUP & CCA Credits offered.

  • Feb 28

    Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

    February 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.

  • Mar 5

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-05-25 West Olive

    March 5, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. 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.

  • Mar 5

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    March 5, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Lapeer County MSU Extension Office, 1800 Imlay City Road Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Mar 6

    Slug and Bugs

    March 6, 2025 8:00AM – 9:00AM Zoom

    A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk. RUP & CCA credits offered.

  • Mar 6

    Case #43: The Mystery of the Stunted Soybeans

    March 6, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    Join us for real life cases of stunted soybeans, the steps we took to determine the cause(s), and how to respond to your own crop mysteries (soybeans or otherwise). RUP & CCA Credits offered.

  • Mar 6

    Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola

    March 6, 2025 10:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom

    Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases. RUP & CCA Credits Offered.

  • Mar 6

    Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till

    March 6, 2025 10:30AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till. RUP & CCA Credits Offered.

  • Mar 6

    Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies

    March 6, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact. RUP & CCA credits offered.