UP Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams April 3 in Escanaba

    MSU Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams in the Upper Peninsula at Bay College in Escanaba on April 3rd, 2025 8:00am – 4:00pm ET. The program includes a core manual review (RUP credits), lunch and MDARD exams (Full training & exam participation required).  Core exams (private and commercial) will be offered by MDARD, while Commercial Category exams will be available onsite through Bay College Testing Services.  MDARD pesticide applicator recertification credits are available to those attending the Core Manual review.

French Baking Seminar at NMU

The Northern Michigan University French Program will present a free French Baking Seminar featuring BabyCakes pastry chef Lisette LaFave. The event is open to the public and scheduled from 1:30-2:20 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Whitman Hall 136. LaFave will give a presentation on classic French baking, including her techniques in creating croissants, baguettes, macarons and brioche. Samples will follow the presentation. For more information, contact NMU Professor Nell Kupper at nkupper@nmu.edu.