Events

  • Aug 24

    Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

    New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

  • Sep 3

    2025 Michigan Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

    September 3, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Three Acre Farm, 9973 Homerich Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

    This tour is perfect for commercial cut flower growers looking to expand their knowledge and network with others in the industry.

  • Sep 5

    2025 Michigan Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

    September 5, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM 50330 Mill Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093

    This tour is perfect for commercial cut flower growers looking to expand their knowledge and network with others in the industry.

  • Sep 11

    Choices for Sustainable Living Fall Book Club Series

    September 11, 2025 – October 30, 2025 Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m. Zoom

    Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.

  • Sep 20

    2025 Michigan Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

    September 20, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM 2745 S Sashabaw Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462

    This tour is perfect for commercial cut flower growers looking to expand their knowledge and network with others in the industry.

  • Oct 21

    Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Part 2, Version 2.0 Course

    October 21, 2025 – October 22, 2025 Oct. 21: 1-5 PM; Oct. 22: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center

    The PCQI Part 2, Version 2.0 course is an interactive, hybrid offering that builds on the principles learned from the Part 1 online course to complete the PCQI training.

  • Nov 15

    Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM

    Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor

  • Dec 9

    Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

  • Feb 23

    2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!

    February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.

    The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule