Events

  • Jul 6

    Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event

    July 6, 2026 – July 20, 2026 Dansville, Michigan

    Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms. This hands-on course is designed for people interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.

  • Jul 21

    Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!

    July 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.

    Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!

  • Jul 23

    Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge - TOPP Educator webinar + SARE Educator Lunch & Learn webinar

    July 23, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 2nd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

  • Jul 28

    Soil Life Is Farm Life - Two day event

    July 28, 2026 – July 29, 2026

    Join local producers, MSU researchers, conservation partners and leading experts in regenerative agriculture for a two‑day event featuring farm tours, research demonstrations, and hands‑on soil health learning.

  • Jul 30

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    July 30, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.

  • Jul 30

    TOPP Educator Webinars: How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

    July 30, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST Online

    Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 3rd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Aug 5

    FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - August 2026

    August 5, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

    Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.