To address potential issues and concerns during the growing season, Michigan State University Extension will host the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series  April 1 through Sept. 23 from 7 to 7:30 a.m. via Zoom.

Topic areas are loosely established at the beginning of the series based on historical trends; however, the Virtual Breakfast Series is flexible, fluid and able to adapt to changes that might occur due to unforeseen growing conditions.

Each week will feature an MSU specialist and topic followed by a weather summary and forecast by Jeff Andresen, MSU Extension climatologist. Following the scheduled talks, discussions between farmers, educators and specialists will continue until 8 a.m.

Each weekly session will have one restricted use pesticide credit (1A, 1B, Comm and Private Core) and certified crop adviser continuing education units. Those that want to receive their RUP and CCA credits can leave after the more formal presentation time; however, everyone is welcome to stay for the discussion period that lasts until 8 a.m.

Participant input and feedback have been critical in the development of this series and will continue to shape the program.

Scheduled topics and dates

Participating in the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is easy and free. Join the live meeting via Zoom using a computer, tablet, mobile device or regular phone line. If you are new to Zoom, simply download the Zoom app and join online every week to see visuals shared by presenters. A call-in by phone option is also available but note that you will only hear the audio portion. 

Participants must sign up to receive an email notification with instructions for joining the Virtual Breakfast. You only need to do this once and you will receive the Zoom link and call-in phone number, as well as weekly reminders every Wednesday. Participants receiving emails can opt in or out at any time.

If unable to participate in the live session at 7 a.m., view the recorded version at any time. However, only the live session will be eligible for RUP and CCA credits. Recordings will be closed-captioned and available at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast webpage. If you are unable to sign up online, call the Lapeer County MSU Extension office at 810-667-0341. 

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