Events
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Aug 5
Roots, Flowers, and Fresh Ideas: a Michigan Small Farm Tour Series
August 5, 2026 – September 10, 2026 Multiple
Some of the best lessons in agriculture are learned on the farm. This summer, MSU Extension invites you to visit six unique Michigan farms through a series of on-farm learning experiences
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Aug 5
Whitney Farmstead Farm Tour
August 5, 2026 10:00AM – 12:30PM 3803 Farrell Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
Tour Whitney Farmstead, a regenerative ranching and maple sugaring operation for a look at the pastures, livestock systems, and maple syrup operation while highlighting practical strategies for building healthy soils through regenerative agriculture.
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Aug 5
Webinar: How To Make Products That Win With Consumers
August 5, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Webinar
Join the MSU Product Center for a webinar covering sensory and consumer science fundamentals and ways to leverage these aspects as food entrepreneurs.
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Aug 11
Hazelwood Flower Farm Tour
August 11, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM 950 Lake George Rd, Oakland Township, MI 48363
Established in 2024, this organically managed farm combines specialty cut flower production with floral design, workshops, farm events, photography sessions, and other on-farm experiences that bring people together among the blooms.
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Aug 11
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Virtual - Zoom
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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Aug 12
Selling at Farm Stops: Getting In and Growing Sales
August 12, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online Zoom Webinar
Want to sell through farm stops? Join this free MSU Product Center webinar to learn how to become retail-ready, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out with buyers. Hear practical insights from Argus Farm Stop and discover strategies to grow your business.
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Aug 18
Twig End Farm - Tour a flower farm in Flint!
August 18, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM Flint
Some of the best lessons in agriculture are learned on the farm. This summer, MSU Extension invites you to visit six unique Michigan farms through a series of on-farm learning experiences, including this tour of Twig End Farm in Flint.
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Aug 26
Webinar: Tips on Working with a Co-Packer
August 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar
Join the MSU Product Center for a webinar walking through practical, real-world guidance on how to successfully work with a co-packer.
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Aug 27
Heartwood Forest Farm Tour
August 27, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM 1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
Visit Heartwood Forest Farm in Cedar, Michigan, a thriving farm business centered around culinary and medicinal herbs to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of building a farm around a distinctive niche.
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Aug 27
Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers Tour
August 27, 2026 1:30PM – 3:30PM 13435 S Cedar Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
Growing on just over ¾ acre of land nestled among the region's rolling hills, Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers produces hundreds of flower varieties while serving customers through a diverse mix of retail, wholesale, wedding, and special event markets.