Name: Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
Start: 2026-8-25EDT9:00AM
End: 2026-8-25EDT5:00PM

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

August 25, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Registration Deadline: August 21, 2026 - 09:00AM

Washtenaw County

Contact: Kristen Sutter, kristen@washtenawcd.org

People learning during a farm tour in a high tunnel. — Learning about seed production from Erica Kempter at Nature & Nurture Seeds in Dexter.

Dig in to Washtenaw County’s organic and sustainable agriculture with guided tours at three farms—each offering a distinctive look at seed stewardship, diversified production, ecological farming practices, and farmer‑led community engagement.

August 25th, 2026

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tour will start in Whitmore Lake and end in Willis. Leading up to the event, we will do our best to try and accomidate carpooling to the event and between farms.

For information, contact Kristen Sutter at kristen@washtenawcd.org

Cost: FREE

Farm Tour Schedule

9:00–11:00 AM | Raindance Farm (Whitmore Lake)

Kick off the day at Raindance Farm, known for its cut flowers, ecological management, and on‑farm education. Led by farmer Kristen Meuhlhauser, visitors will tour diversified production fields, learn about organic fertility systems, and see firsthand how Raindance integrates soil health and biodiversity into everyday decision‑making.

11:30 AM–2:15 PM | Nature and Nurture Farm (Dexter)

Enjoy a farm‑fresh lunch at Nature and Nurture Farm, followed by a guided tour with seed farmers Mike Levine and Erica Kempter. This certified organic farm is known regionally for seed production, heirloom variety preservation, and resilient farming methods grounded in ecological balance. Explore their seed gardens, field crops, propagation areas, and learn how the farm blends small‑scale seed production with certified organic vegetable growing.

11:30–12:15 PM: Lunch provided by Harvest Kitchen - vegan and gluten free options available

Michael Lordon of the Organic Seed Association will speak briefly during lunch about the importance of organic seeds

12:15–2:15 PM: Farm tour

3:00–5:00 PM | Pott Farms (Willis)

End the day at Pott Farms, where farmer Robbin Pott tends Regenerative Organic Certified hemp crop using regenerative soil‑building practices. Known for her botanical & soil expertise and commitment to ecological design, Robbin will guide participants through her production systems, postharvest workflow, and strategies for growing high‑quality hemp in Southeast Michigan’s climate.

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