Events
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Oct 27
Applications for the 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
October 27, 2026 – February 22, 2027 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit, GR and Flint encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and our new site in Flint. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Nov 6
2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference
November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Purdue University Extension and Michigan State University Extension host the 3rd annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.
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Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2026 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. Grand Rapids Farmer Scholarship; 3. Flint Farmer Scholarship
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Nov 16
Cultivating Urban Habitat for Pollinators Workshop
November 16, 2026 – November 17, 2026
Join us for an engaging workshop on urban agriculture that explores the vital role of pollinators in productive growing spaces and highlights best practices.
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Nov 19
SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Conservation Economics
November 19, 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 Conservation Economics with the Soil Health Nexus team.
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Dec 3
SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadline
December 3, 2026
SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4.
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Dec 3
SARE Youth Educator Grant deadline
December 3, 2026
SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by December 3, 2026.
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Dec 3
SARE Partnership grant deadline
December 3, 2026
Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply with 3+ farmers for up to $50K to support sustainable ag projects. Apply by December 3.
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Dec 3
SARE Research & Education Grant deadline
December 3, 2026
SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 3.
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Dec 8
Small-Scale and Urban Farming Track at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetables Growers EXPO
December 8, 2026 – December 10, 2026 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
The Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO on Dec. 8 to 10 in Grand Rapids, MI is launching a new track for Small-Scale & Urban Farms. See the conference schedule, register and apply for scholarships at https://glexpo.com/attend/scholarship/
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