Events

  • Aug 24

    Bee Palooza

    August 24, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages to “bee our neighbor,” focusing on supporting Michigan pollinators and plants.

  • Sep 4

    KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Third Annual Field Day

    September 4, 2025 9:30AM – 1:30PM Kellogg Biological Station LTAR site, 9693 N 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060

    Join our third annual KBS LTAR Field Day! This free event will showcase new research on regenerative agriculture, and provide the opportunity to connect with local agricultural and conservation professionals, as well as MSU researchers.

  • Sep 10

    Blueberry Field Day

    September 10, 2025 10:00AM – 3:00PM Trevor Nichols Research and Extension Center , 6237 124th Ave. Fennville, MI 49408

    Join the MSU Extension blueberry team to learn about ongoing research from this summer. Topics will include irrigation, disease management, insect integrated pest management, replant tips and soil.

  • Sep 11

    Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 1: ICE Insight

    September 11, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar

    Learn proactive strategies to reduce the risk of immigration audits or raids and how to respond if officials arrive.

  • Sep 18

    Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 2: I-9 Compliance

    September 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar

    Learn practical tools to conduct internal I-9 audits, correct common errors, and build a documentation system to remain in compliance and protect your operation.

  • Sep 25

    Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 3: Immigration Policy

    September 25, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar

    Learn about current immigration enforcement trends and future reform proposals that could impact agricultural employers and their workforce.

  • Oct 4

    Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

    October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!

  • Oct 9

    Organic Apple Orchard Tour at Third Leaf Farms - TOPP Partner event

    October 9, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM 4 to 6pm ET Third Leaf Farm, 13993 10 Mile Rd NE, Greenville, MI 48838

    Managing organic apples is complex! See this example from a 3rd generation orchard that has transitioned to organic over the last decade. Farmer Kyle Rasch will share insights on soil health, organic approaches to pest and disease management and more!

  • Oct 28

    Webinar: Organic Market Premium - How Much Can I Expect to Get for My Products?

    October 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.

  • 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.