Agriculture
Upcoming Events:
Captive Bolt Device Euthanasia Training
October 21, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910
This workshop is designed to teach first responders how to perform humane livestock euthanasia with a captive bolt device.
Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Training
October 22, 2025 9:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910
This one-day training focuses on managing the scene of an accident, organizing volunteers and working to ensure public safety and animal welfare.
Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM
Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor.
Beyond the Bin: Grain Marketing Workshop
December 4, 2025 9:00AM – 2:00PM Van Buren MSUE Office
This in-person workshop will provide education on grain marketing. 1 RUP credit has been requested for this event.
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and Testing – English & Spanish
December 11, 2025
8:30AM – 3:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration GLEXPO - Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
MSU Extension and the MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program will be hosting a pesticide review and RUP testing in English and Spanish at the 2025 GLEXPO. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 27 2026 Benton Harbor
January 27, 2026
8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Berrien County, 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, 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.
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