Events

  • Aug 26

    Webinar: Tips on Working with a Co-Packer

    August 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar

    Join the MSU Product Center for a webinar walking through practical, real-world guidance on how to successfully work with a co-packer.

  • Aug 27

    Heartwood Forest Farm Tour

    August 27, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM 1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI 49621

    Visit Heartwood Forest Farm in Cedar, Michigan, a thriving farm business centered around culinary and medicinal herbs to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of building a farm around a distinctive niche.

  • Aug 27

    Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers Tour

    August 27, 2026 1:30PM – 3:30PM 13435 S Cedar Rd, Cedar, MI 49621

    Growing on just over ¾ acre of land nestled among the region's rolling hills, Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers produces hundreds of flower varieties while serving customers through a diverse mix of retail, wholesale, wedding, and special event markets.

  • Aug 27

    Michigan 4-H Teens as Teachers Webinar - Civic Engagement, Healthy Choices, and Positive Character Development

    August 27, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom

    Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden will speak with Michigan 4-H teen members about civic engagement, healthy choices, and positive character development.

  • Aug 28

    Online Extension Extras for Professionals Fourth Fridays: Young at Art: Art Experiences for Young Children

    August 28, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online; 1:00-2:30pm ET

    Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online workshops that provide professional development, guidance, and support for early childhood professionals and caregivers. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.

  • Sep 1

    Online Extension Extras for Parents: Screen Time for Young Children

    September 1, 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.

  • Sep 2

    FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2026

    September 2, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

    Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.

  • Sep 8

    Finding Common Ground: Building Trust with Urban Farmers Workshop for Service Providers - Detroit

    September 8, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM MSU - Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation (DPFLI) 16745 Lamphere Detroit, MI

    This event is free and intended for ag resource providers looking to build trust and work with urban farming audiences. Lunch for attendees will be provided.

  • Sep 8

    Online Extension Extras for Parents: Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences

    September 8, 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.

  • Sep 9

    How Much Home Can You Afford?

    September 9, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar

    Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.

  • Sep 9

    Communicating Through Conflict​ - Marquette

    September 9, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855

    Communicating Through Conflict workshops provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively.

  • Sep 10

    Of the Land Farm Tour

    September 10, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM 14201 H Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49014

    Join us in Battle Creek, Michigan, for a visit to Of The Land, a diversified farm and event destination that includes vegetable and flower production, farm-to-table catering, weddings and events, community programming, and local food distribution.

  • Sep 10

    Webinar: Is your brand KeHE ready?

    September 10, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Join us for a free webinar designed to help food and beverage businesses better understand how to successfully work with KeHE, one of the nation’s leading natural, organic, and specialty food distributors.

  • Sep 10

    Michigan Farm to School & Early Care Network Quarterly Meeting - September 2026

    September 10, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM

    Join the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network for their quarterly meeting!

  • Sep 15

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (September 2026)

    September 15, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Sep 15

    Online Extension Extras for Parents: Working Together to Develop Early Literacy Skills

    September 15, 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.

  • Sep 16

    Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

    September 16, 2026 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

    This event is perfect for farmers and ag advisors who want to see a particular weeding tool before buying it, learn how to adjust cultivators, see what is new in cultivation, and learn from other farmers.

  • Sep 16

    2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop: Marquette

    September 16, 2026 1:00PM – 4:30PM Marquette Township Hall, 1000 Commerce Dr., Marquette

    Research-based information on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage to help communities understand key issues and impacts.

  • Sep 17

    2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop: Grayling

    September 17, 2026 1:00PM – 4:30PM Kirtland Community College, 4800 W. 4 Mile Rd., Community Room A, Grayling

    Research-based information on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage to help communities understand key issues and impacts.

  • Sep 17

    Choices for Sustainable Living Fall Book Club Series

    September 17, 2026 – November 5, 2026 Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m. ET Zoom

    Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.