Events

  • 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 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.

  • Sep 21

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 21Sep2026

    September 21, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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.

  • Sep 22

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 22Sep2026

    September 22, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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.

  • Sep 23

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    September 23, 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.

  • Sep 26

    Starting a School or Community Garden Workshop

    September 26, 2026 10:00AM – 3:00PM Genesee County MSU Extension office, 452 S Saginaw St, Suite 100, Flint, MI 48502

    Join MSU Extension educators to learn how to start a school or community garden. Topics include goal setting, maintenance planning, record keeping, and more. Sept. 26, 2026 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Flint, MI $20

  • Oct 1

    2026 Michigan Apple Crunch

    October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026

    Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.

  • Oct 2

    4-H Farm to Table Workshop Series at Allen Park Farmers Market

    October 2, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Allen Park Farmers Market

    A hands-on 4-H program where youth explore where food comes from, learn about healthy eating, and build life skills through interactive lessons and cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

  • Oct 3

    Pumpkinfest 2026

    October 3, 2026 – October 4, 2026 Hours of the event 10am - 4pm Tollgate Farm and Educational Center 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377

    Pumpkinfest is a family-friendly fundraising event for MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi. It includes wagon rides to our pumpkin patch, live music, and engaging activities for all!

  • Oct 4

    Michigan TOPP Network Partner Event: Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference 2026

    October 4, 2026 – October 6, 2026 Various locations in and near Bellaire, Michigan

    Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will be held in Bellaire on October 4 to 6.