Department of Horticulture Organic Farmer Training Program

Events

• Aug 24

  Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

  August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

• Oct 11

  Farm Field Day with Fisheye Farm - TOPP Partner Event

  October 11, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Fisheye Farms, 2334 Buchanan St, Detroit, MI 48208

• Oct 21

  Webinar: What are Your Farm Certification Goals?

  October 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

• Oct 23

  Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 1

  October 23, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

• 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

• Oct 30

  Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 2

  October 30, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

• Nov 4

  Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming

  November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

• Nov 6

  Organic Pesticide Management Webinar

  November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

• Nov 15

  Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

  November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM

• Dec 5

  TOPP Farmer & Community Input Session

  December 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:30PM Noon to 1:30pm ET Online

• Feb 23

  2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!

  February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.