Events

  • 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

    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.

  • 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 13

    Farming For the Future Field Day

    August 13, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM West Central Michigan Research & Extension Center, 5185 N Oceana Dr Hart, MI 49420

    Designed for fruit and vegetable growers, landowners, and agricultural professionals, this event will focus on practical strategies to improve soil health, increase farm profitability, and enhance long-term sustainability.

  • Aug 13

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    August 13, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.

  • 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.