Events
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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
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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.
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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.
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Aug 11
How Much Home Can You Afford? (webinar) August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
This online class will teach you to calculate how much home you can afford to purchase and maintain based on your current income.
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Aug 11
Online Extension Extras for Parents: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity
August 11, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET
Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Aug 12
Financial Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Prepare for disasters with these steps that might affect your finances. Save time, money and stress if and when a disaster strikes.
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Aug 12
Selling at Farm Stops: Getting In and Growing Sales
August 12, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online Zoom Webinar
Want to sell through farm stops? Join this free MSU Product Center webinar to learn how to become retail-ready, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out with buyers. Hear practical insights from Argus Farm Stop and discover strategies to grow your business.
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Aug 13
Finding Common Ground: Building Trust with Urban Farmers Workshop for Service Providers - Sunlight Gardens, Battle Creek
August 13, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Sunlight Gardens 245 N Kendall Battle Creek, MI
Join us at Sunlight Gardens in Battle Creek for an interactive, hands-on workshop for ag service providers featuring Common Ground, a cooperative game about building trust and coordination in farm systems under pressure.
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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.
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Aug 18
Tools for Effective Facilitation Workshop (Formerly Facilitative Leadership)
August 18, 2026 – August 20, 2026 Farm Bureau, 7373 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
The three-day Tools for Effective Facilitation workshop helps build the capacity of groups or organizations to use the collective talents of its members to coordinate actions, strengthen relationships, and enable the group to meet its goals.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 18
Online Extension Extras for Parents: Mealtime Minefields: From Picky Eating to Food Aversions
August 18, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET
Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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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.
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Aug 20
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready
August 20, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
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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Aug 20
Online Extension Extras for Professionals Third Thursdays- The ABC's of Early Literacy
August 20, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online; 7:00-8:30pm ET
Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online series of childcare workshops that provide guidance for early childhood professionals and caregivers of young children. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 25
Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
August 25, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw County
Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!
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Aug 25
Online Extension Extras for Parents: Young at Art: Art Experiences for Young Children
August 25, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET
Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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