Events
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Dec 4
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - December 2025
December 4, 2025 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.
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Dec 4
SARE Research & Education Grant deadline
December 4, 2025
SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 4.
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Dec 4
SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadline
December 4, 2025
SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4.
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Dec 9
Organic Transition Sessions at GLEXPO
December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join the organic farming and transitioning to organic sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO to learn from a 4-farmer panel on Organic Transition, speakers on Managing Pests, Diseases and Soil Health Using Organic Practices and much more!
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Dec 10
Cultivate Michigan Meet the Buyers Event at GLEXPO
December 10, 2025 4:00PM – 5:30PM DeVos Place Exhibit Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
This Cultivate Michigan Meet the Buyers event welcome 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo (GLEXPO) attendees – farmers and food suppliers - to interact with regional buyers, including distributors, institutions, and retailers.
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Dec 15
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
December 15, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.
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Dec 16
Feedback Follow-Up Session: Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network
December 16, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM
All are welcome to join this feedback follow-up session on December 16, 2025 to hear ideas that providers and stakeholders from across the state shared on the future of the MI Farm to School and Early Care Network.
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Dec 18
MLFCN December Monthly Meeting 2025
December 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Jan 8
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
January 8, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.
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Jan 10
MOFFA Organic Intensives 2026 - TOPP Parter Event
January 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9am to 5pm ET MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823
The MOFFA Organic Intensives will bring three full-day conference workshops to East Lansing on Saturday January 10, 2026.
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Jan 15
MLFCN January Monthly Meeting 2026
January 15, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Jan 21
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM 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.
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Feb 9
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
February 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.
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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
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Feb 25
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
February 25, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM 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.
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Mar 12
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
March 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.
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Mar 24
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
March 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM 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.
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Apr 6
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit
April 6, 2026 – April 8, 2026 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Join us for a powerful gathering that celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty. Connect with Tribal leaders, farmers, scholars, and advocates to share knowledge and inspire action.
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