Events

  • Oct 26

    Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel - TOPP Partner Event

    October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823

    Join us for a film screening of Farming While Black and a Black farmer panel discussion with Dr. Eunice Foster, Shara Trierweiler of Agape Organic Farms, Bruce-Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farms, and Barbara Norman of Barbara's Blueberry Patch.

  • Oct 26

    Old City Acres Farm Tour with free transportation from Detroit - TOPP Partner Event

    October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Join us for a farm tour at Old City Acres Farm in Ypsilanti, MI. The farmer, Alex Ball, will show how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.

  • Oct 28

    Webinar: Organic Market Premium - How Much Can I Expect to Get for My Products?

    October 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.

  • Oct 30

    Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 2

    October 30, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms.

  • Nov 1

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

    November 1, 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

  • Nov 3

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    November 3, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Nov 4

    Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming

    November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.

  • Nov 5

    Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture Conference

    November 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club (Heritage Room) 3435 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48910

    While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.

  • Nov 5

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

    November 5, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Nov 5

    SARE Professional Development Program grant deadline

    November 5, 2025

    SARE Professional Development Grants fund up to $120K for agriculture educator trainings, with a focus on sustainability: farm profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by November 5.