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Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants
Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects. -
Session de Revisión, en inglés y español, para Aplicadores de Pesticidas y Examen de MDARD en La GLEXPO 2025 –– 11 de diciembre, 2026
Published on October 20, 2025
Al final de la sesión, tome el examen de MDARD para obtener la licencia o si ya la tiene obtenga los créditos RUP para renovarla. -
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicator recertification
Published on October 16, 2025
The Michigan State University Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) announces its first webinar series running from fall through winter, helping Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP credits and stay current on safety and regulatory topics. -
Best practices for buying farm inputs
Published on October 14, 2025
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on October 9, 2025
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and MDARD Testing offered in English and Spanish, December 11
Published on October 9, 2025
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2025 on December 11. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon in English or Spanish and earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity! -
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026
Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing. -
Overview of Lady Bird Deeds in Michigan
Published on October 2, 2025
Explore the use of a Lady Bird Deed for your estate. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Small farm employers are subject to the Earned Sick Time Act starting October 1
Published on September 26, 2025
Small employers (10 or fewer employees) are subject to the law beginning on October 1. Requirements for large employers (11 or more employees) took effect in February.