Events

  • Oct 1

    2026 Michigan Apple Crunch

    October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026

    Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.

  • Oct 12

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    October 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Oct 14

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 14Oct2026

    October 14, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Oct 14

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 14Oct2026

    October 14, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Oct 14

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Farm Stops

    October 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to farm stops.

  • Oct 21

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Schools and ECEs

    October 21, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to schools and child care sites.

  • Oct 23

    NCR-SARE Grant Brainstorming with Michigan SARE Coordinators

    October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM

    Join SARE Coordinator Sarah Zeiler and SARE assistant Katie Brandt to get insights on SARE grants and tips for writing a SARE proposal on Friday October 23 at 1pm ET. Four SARE grants are now open and all are due December 3.

  • Oct 26

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    October 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Oct 28

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Food Hubs

    October 28, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food hubs.

  • Nov 4

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Food as Medicine Programs

    November 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food as medicine programs.