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 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 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
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – August 2026
August 20, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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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
Good Food for Michigan Info Session
August 25, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Good Food for Michigan Project that is connecting farmers and public institutions as partners in serving more Michiganders healthy, locally grown food.
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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.
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Aug 27
SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Generational Transition with Corey Clark
August 27, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online
Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month Corey Clark will share insights on Generational Transition.
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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.
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Aug 27
Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Session — Mississippi Story of Relationships, Culture & Planning Food Futures
August 27, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM
During this Connection Session, members of the Center for Mississippi Food Systems will share about their work grounded in a multi-year commitment to building right relationships and fostering deep cultural engagement.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Sep 10
Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Session — Learning Across Food Systems Plans: A Landscape of Approaches to Inform Food Systems Planning and Implementation Practice
September 10, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM
During this Connection Session, members of the Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation at Virginia Tech will share lessons on how food systems plans can get started, stakeholders are engaged, and what helps or hinders implementation.
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Sep 16
SARE Farm Educator Tour 2026: Thumbs-up for Sustainability: farmers leading sustainable solutions
September 16, 2026 – September 17, 2026 MSU Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center, 3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, M! 48743
Visit 4 sustainable farms in the Michigan's Thumb region alongside other farm educators from the Michigan SARE team, MSU Extension, Conservation Districts, MDARD, Tribal governments and agriculture non-profits.
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