Events
-
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 10
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
September 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.
-
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
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 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.
-
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.
-
Sep 17
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – September 2026
September 17, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
-
Sep 17
State Procurement Innovation Spotlight Series | Marinara Across the Nation: Products That Combine USDA Foods & Locally Grown Ingredients
September 17, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM
This webinar will discuss cost-effective school food products that blend local ingredients with USDA commodity foods. This webinar is part of a National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice.
-
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 24
SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Farm Values with Christine Charles
September 24, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online
Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month we'll learn about centering farm values with Christine Charles.
-
Sep 25
Growing Resilience: How Food Policy Councils Build Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being
September 25, 2026 2:00PM – 4:30PM
In this book talk, author Nessa Richman will share practical strategies and actionable, research-based tools for building equitable, resilient local food systems from her new book. Register now for this in-person event!
-
Sep 28
Planning & Agriculture: A New City Farm workshop
September 28, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM 1115 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Farm educators, zoning officials and farmers are invited to this workshop to learn about farming in areas not zoned agricultural. Urban farming will be a focus.
-
Oct 1
Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 1:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual - Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
-
Oct 12
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
October 12, 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.
-
Oct 15
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – October 2026
October 15, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
-
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.
-
Nov 4
2026 Spark Award Launch Webinar: Understanding Our Spark Awards and How We Can Help
November 4, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is thrilled to launch our final round of Spark Awards. This webinar will cover an overview of the Request for Applications, including what’s new, and the answers to frequently asked questions.
-
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 10
Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026 1:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual - Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
-
Nov 19
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – November 2026
November 19, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
Print
Email