Upcoming 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 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 15

  Scholarship Deadline for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

  November 15, 2026 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. Grand Rapids Farmer Scholarship; 3. Flint Farmer Scholarship

• 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.

• Dec 8

  Small-Scale and Urban Farming Track at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetables Growers EXPO

  December 8, 2026 – December 10, 2026 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

  The Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO on Dec. 8 to 10 in Grand Rapids, MI is launching a new track for Small-Scale & Urban Farms. See the conference schedule, register and apply for scholarships at https://glexpo.com/attend/scholarship/

• Feb 22

  2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!

  February 22, 2027 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 22 to November 8.

  The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 22 to November 8, 2027. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule