MSUE Tuscola County

06/01/2026

This event:
• Allows for virtual entry of projects (a wide range of classes and divisions), just like at an in-person fair
• Is open to non-4-Hers
• Is free for entry
• Allows for entry in other local fairs with the same project
• Provides amazing feedback for growth

Important dates:
• Registration Deadline: August 7, 2026
• Scholarship Application Deadline: August 10, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EST)
• Results Announced: September 3, 2026
• Scholarship Ceremony: September 7, 2026 (Novi, MI at Vibe Showplace at Michigan State Fair, face to face event)

Enter today at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/

05/28/2026

Curious about AI and how it’s changing the world around you?
Join Michigan State University Extension 4-H for an Adulting 101 session: AI and You: Smart, Safe, and Savvy on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. EST!
Learn how AI works, how it can support you, and how it’s shaping industries like agriculture-plus explore how to use it responsibly and make smart choices in a tech-driven world.
Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve!
Register for free at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/ai_and_you

05/28/2026

Preserving MI Harvest
(Online, Free Sessions)
Thursdays – 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Learn the latest methods and research for preserving foods at home. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving food safely at home.
• June 4 - Preserving Meat
Discover the many ways to enjoy meat- grilling, smoking, curing, and dehydrating. Join us for expert tips and practical tricks to boost your knowledge and keep your family safe from foodborne illness.
• June 11 - Top It Off with Preserved Condiments and Dressings
There's nothing better than homemade condiments to top off your favorite burger or sandwich. Discover some tasty preservation recipes for relishes, mustard, ketchup and more. Also, learn to make flavorful homemade dressings to spice up your salad.

To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Preserving2026/

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Beginning Farmer Field Day - Agritourism, Farm Marketing, Farm Business Management

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Russell’s Blueberry Farm & Nursery, 11895 Frost Road, Freeland, MI 48623

Hosted by MSU Extension in Saginaw County, this field day will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in agritourism, farm marketing, and farm business management.

Agritourism, Farm Marketing, Farm Business Management Field Day instructors:
Derek Plotkowski, [email protected]
Kelly McClelland Horton, [email protected]
Cheri Burk, [email protected]

For more information and to register for this event: https://pears.io/events/msuext/5276/

05/18/2026

MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team is hosting another lunch-and-learn webinar on Wednesday June 17, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Attorney Libby Sanderson will join us to discuss how to transfer a farm while ensuring long term care coverage for the exiting generation. Farm owners hoping to qualify for Medicaid funding should attend this webinar to learn about the major issues and basic strategies used for Medicaid planning within farm estate transfers.

Register at https://pears.io/events/msuext/6997/ today!

05/16/2026

Are you new to showing animals? Did you earn a spot in your county’s showmanship sweepstakes contest? Perhaps you’d simply like to sharpen your showmanship skills for a project you’ve been taking for a few years now... Michigan 4-H now has showmanship guides available for every species that were designed with you in mind!
With county fair season approaching, there is no better time than now to start building your showmanship skills.
You can find all the guides under the "Publications" tab on this webpage: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tag/4-h-showmanship-guides

05/14/2026

There are several smartphone apps available to assist with plant identification. You can read more about these, what they can offer, and which phone apps are better than others by clicking on the link below.

Plant identification is one of the many services offered at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics and the MSU Herbarium. Help is also available through Michigan State University Extension via the Lawn and Garden Hotline (1-888-678-3464) or Ask Extension.

2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable?

05/14/2026

MSU Extension is hosting a 'lunchtime' webinar presenting the MI Farm Link organization and how its resources can help people who are seeking farmland to connect with those that have it, including how to use the website to set up listings and requests for land.
Register at https://pears.io/events/msuext/6791/

05/11/2026

Ready to level up your kitchen skills?
Join MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar session: Cooking with Confidence
Learn how to read recipes, understand kitchen terms, and get creative with ingredients-without the stress or waste!
Monday, May 18
6:30–7:30 PM (EST)
Live on Zoom
Build confidence and make cooking fun! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
Register today at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cooking_with_confidence