Events

  • Oct 27

    Applications for the 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    October 27, 2026 – February 22, 2027 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit, GR and Flint encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

    New farmers in can now apply for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and our new site in Flint. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

  • 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.

  • Nov 4

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 4Nov2026

    November 4, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM 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.

  • Nov 4

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 4Nov2026

    November 4, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM 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.

  • Nov 6

    2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference

    November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026

    Purdue University Extension and Michigan State University Extension host the 3rd annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.

  • Nov 10

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    November 10, 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.

  • Nov 11

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

    November 11, 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 through community supported agriculture.

  • Nov 16

    Cultivating Urban Habitat for Pollinators Workshop

    November 16, 2026 – November 17, 2026

    Join us for an engaging workshop on urban agriculture that explores the vital role of pollinators in productive growing spaces and highlights best practices.

  • Nov 18

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Farmers Markets

    November 18, 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 at farmers markets.

  • Nov 24

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    November 24, 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.