Events

  • May 7

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU

    May 7, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, 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.

  • May 12

    Cover Crop Grazing & Variety Trial Field Day

    May 12, 2026 9:00AM – 12:30PM Kellogg Biological Station (9693 N 40th St., Hickory Corners, MI 49060)

    Participants will test a prototype of a new app for real-time biomass estimation; rate different cover crops traits in the National Cover Crop Variety Trial plots; and see cover crop grazing in action along with more in-depth grazing conversation.

  • May 13

    2026 Agritourism Summit

    May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

    Bringing together farmers, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders and rural advocates to cultivate new ideas, share best practices and spark lasting collaborations.

  • May 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –May 19 2026 Monroe

    May 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Monroe Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, MI. 48161

    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.

  • May 29

    MSU Pollinator Performance Center Open House

    May 29, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Pollinator Performance Center, 4090 N College Rd, Bldg 0470E, Lansing, MI 48910

    The MSU Science Festival is a free annual celebration of science, fueled by some of the basic elements essential to scientific inquiry: curiosity, wonder, and discovery.