Events
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Oct 1
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
October 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
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Oct 1
Citizen Planner Sandusky Classroom Program 2025
October 1, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Sandusky City Hall at 26 W Speaker Street, Sandusky, MI 48471
This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
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Oct 2
Citizen Planner St Joseph County Classroom Program 2025
October 2, 2025 – November 6, 2025 Colon Fire and Rescue Department at 1063 M 86, Colon, MI 49040
This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
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Oct 20
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - October 2025
October 20, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.
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Oct 20
Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event
October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301
Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.
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Oct 20
Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar) - October 20, 2025
October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.
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Oct 21
Webinar: What are Your Farm Certification Goals?
October 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn about different farm certification options available to highlight your farm's values and practices to customers.
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Oct 21
Mortgage Foreclosure Basics - October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online via Zoom
This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen.
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Oct 21
Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour-Positive Discipline
October 21, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Oct 22
Citizen Planner Program MAP 2025 Conference
October 22, 2025 – October 24, 2025 Kalamazoo Radisson
This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
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Oct 22
Homeownership Education at East Lansing Public Library
October 22, 2025 – October 23, 2025 East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
This in-person homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Oct 23
Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 1
October 23, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms.
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Oct 23
Homeownership Education (MSHDA) October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Oct 24
Washtenaw Food Summit
October 24, 2025 12:00PM – 4:00PM Track Tours in the morning starting at 9:00 AM. Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace Hall - 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Connect with local producers, distributors, and food system leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 27
Farm to School Information Session for Farmers
October 27, 2025 3:00PM – 5:30PM Gavin Orchards 16495 40th Ave., Coopersville, MI 49404
Join us for a farm to school info session to learn more about selling to schools throughout West Michigan
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Oct 28
Local Government Leadership Intensive
October 28, 2025 10:00AM – 4:00PM Kirtland Community College, 4800 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738
The Great Lakes Leadership Academy and MSU Extension are partnering to offer a 1-day leadership intensive for local government staff and elected or appointed officials.
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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.
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Oct 28
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities Calhoun County
October 28, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Calhoun County Building, Garden Level Conference Room, 315 W Green St., Marshall, MI 49068
This 90 minute program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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