Events

  • Oct 23

    NCR-SARE Grant Brainstorming with Michigan SARE Coordinators

    October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM

    Join SARE Coordinator Sarah Zeiler and SARE assistant Katie Brandt to get insights on SARE grants and tips for writing a SARE proposal on Friday October 23 at 1pm ET. Four SARE grants are now open and all are due December 3.

  • Oct 26

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    October 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Oct 28

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Food Hubs

    October 28, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food hubs.

  • Nov 4

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Food as Medicine Programs

    November 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food as medicine programs.

  • Nov 4

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 4Nov2026

    November 4, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Nov 4

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 4Nov2026

    November 4, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Nov 6

    2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference

    November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026

    Purdue University Extension and Michigan State University Extension host the 3rd annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.

  • Nov 10

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    November 10, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Nov 11

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

    November 11, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling through community supported agriculture.

  • Nov 18

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Farmers Markets

    November 18, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling at farmers markets.