Events
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Jul 6
Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event
July 6, 2026 – July 20, 2026 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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Jul 8
FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - July 2026
July 8, 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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Jul 8
Connecting People and Passion: Managing Volunteers: TOPP Webinar with shane bernardo of Arkipelago L3C
July 8, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Online
Volunteering is a way that people can get involved in helping organic and urban farmers sustain their important work of feeding others. In this workshop, we’ll cover: the psychology of volunteerism, training volunteers, volunteer retention and much more.
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Jul 15
TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 2: Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes
July 15, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online
Join 2 FREE Webinars for farmers : 1. Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes, May 27 2pm EST; 2. Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes, July 15 2pm EST .
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Jul 16
TOPP Educator Webinars: Organic Certification for Urban Farms
July 16, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 1st 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
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Jul 21
Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
July 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
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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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
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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
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Jul 31
Berrien County Organic Agriculture: Tour 3 Value-Added and Agritourism Farms
July 31, 2026 10:00AM – 3:30PM Tower Hill Farm 4448 Naomi Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Sodus, MI; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Explore three outstanding, organic farms in Berrien County that offer agritourism and value-added products. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from SW Michigan farmers at Tower Hill Farm, Flatwater Farms and Granor Farm.
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Aug 5
FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - August 2026
August 5, 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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Aug 5
Keep Growing Detroit Annual Farm & Garden Tour - TOPP Partner Event
August 5, 2026 – August 19, 2026 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.
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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 13
Finding Common Ground: Building Trust with Urban Farmers Workshop for Service Providers - Sunlight Gardens, Battle Creek
August 13, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Sunlight Gardens 245 N Kendall Battle Creek, MI
Join us at Sunlight Gardens in Battle Creek for an interactive, hands-on workshop for ag service providers featuring Common Ground, a cooperative game about building trust and coordination in farm systems under pressure.
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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 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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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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