Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nov 1

    Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    November 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

  • Nov 15

    Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM

    Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor

  • Dec 9

    Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

  • Feb 23

    2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!

    February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.

    The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule