Events

  • Jul 23

    Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge - TOPP Educator webinar + SARE Educator Lunch & Learn webinar

    July 23, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 2nd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

  • Jul 30

    TOPP Educator Webinars: How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

    July 30, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST Online

    Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 3rd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

  • 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

  • Aug 5

    Whitney Farmstead Farm Tour

    August 5, 2026 10:00AM – 12:30PM 3803 Farrell Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

    Tour Whitney Farmstead, a regenerative ranching and maple sugaring operation for a look at the pastures, livestock systems, and maple syrup operation while highlighting practical strategies for building healthy soils through regenerative agriculture.

  • Aug 5

    Keep Growing Detroit Annual Farm & Garden Tour - TOPP Partner Event

    August 5, 2026 5:30PM – 9:00PM KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans, Detroit MI, 48207

    This is your chance to see the farms and gardens in Detroit, a national leader in urban agriculture. You can choose to tour by bus, bike or walking tours.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.