Events

  • 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 11

    West Michigan TOPP Farm Tour: Explore Farm to Institution Markets from schools to hospitals

    August 11, 2026 10:30AM – 4:15PM McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm at Trinity Health Muskegon, 175 E Larch Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442 (first tour of the day)

    Join Michigan TOPP for a West Michigan learning day on Farm to Institution markets. Tour farms including a hospital farm and food hub while learning how organic and transitioning farmers can access new markets.

  • Aug 11

    Hazelwood Flower Farm Tour

    August 11, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM 950 Lake George Rd, Oakland Township, MI 48363

    Established in 2024, this organically managed farm combines specialty cut flower production with floral design, workshops, farm events, photography sessions, and other on-farm experiences that bring people together among the blooms.

  • Aug 13

    Farming For the Future Field Day

    August 13, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM West Central Michigan Research & Extension Center, 5185 N Oceana Dr Hart, MI 49420

    Designed for fruit and vegetable growers, landowners, and agricultural professionals, this event will focus on practical strategies to improve soil health, increase farm profitability, and enhance long-term sustainability.

  • Aug 13

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    August 13, 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.

  • Aug 18

    Northwest Michigan TOPP Field Day: Farming for People, Purpose, and Profit

    August 18, 2026 8:30AM – 3:30PM Bear Creek Organic Farm, 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 (1st site of the day)

    Join Michigan TOPP for farm tours at Bear Creek Organic Farm and Lakeside Farm. Learn how each farm started, built community-centered business models, and compare organic and regenerative practices.

  • Aug 18

    Twig End Farm - Tour a flower farm in Flint!

    August 18, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM Flint

    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, including this tour of Twig End Farm in Flint.

  • Aug 19

    Cut Flowers for Market and Personal Use at Keep Growing Detroit - TOPP Partner Event

    August 19, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans, Detroit MI, 48207

    Interested in growing beautiful, abundant flowers you can enjoy at home and sell at market? This class will cover the essentials of cultivating cut flowers, from choosing productive varieties to planting, harvesting, and post-harvest care.

  • Aug 22

    Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference

    August 22, 2026 8:30AM – 5:00PM MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    The Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference is a free, full-day learning event focused on regenerative agriculture strategies for orchard and vineyard systems.

  • Aug 22

    NEW DATE! Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event

    August 22, 2026 10:00AM – 4:00PM 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.