Events

  • Mar 3

    SARE Professional Development grant webinar

    March 3, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM

    Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply for up to $120,000 to create professional development programs for farm educators and sustainable agriculture leaders. Apply by April 2, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 3 @ 2 p.m. ET for more info.

  • Mar 4

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - March 2026

    March 4, 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.

  • Mar 5

    SARE Graduate Student grant webinar

    March 5, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM

    Graduate students can apply for up to $20,000 to "fund graduate student projects that address sustainable agriculture issues". Apply by April 16, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 5 @ 11 a.m. ET for more info.

  • Mar 19

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Business Planning for Organic Farmers

    March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Farmer Webinars : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Mar 21

    Peer to Peer Learning Resources for New and Beginning Farmers

    March 21, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Support new farmers and cultivate collaboration and resilience in your local farming community.

  • Mar 26

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Succession Planning for Organic Farmers

    March 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Farmer Webinars : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Mar 28

    Starting a School or Community Garden

    March 28, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Learn how to build your garden team, plan and map your garden path forward, and where to find resources to support your garden.

  • Apr 1

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - April 2026

    April 1, 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.

  • Apr 2

    SARE Professional Development grant deadline

    April 2, 2026

    Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply for up to $120,000 to create professional development programs for farm educators and sustainable agriculture leaders. Apply by April 2, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 3 @ 2 p.m. ET for more info.

  • Apr 2

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification

    April 2, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Webinars for farmers : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Apr 6

    Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit

    April 6, 2026 – April 8, 2026 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

    Join us for a powerful gathering that celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty. Connect with Tribal leaders, farmers, scholars, and advocates to share knowledge and inspire action.

  • Apr 9

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

    April 9, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Webinars for farmers : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Apr 16

    SARE Graduate Student grant deadline

    April 16, 2026

    Graduate students can apply for up to $20,000 to "fund graduate student projects that address sustainable agriculture issues". Apply by April 16, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 5 @ 11 a.m. ET for more info.

  • Apr 18

    From Soil to Success: Selecting Land to Farm

    April 18, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Dig in to learn how to locate and evaluate land for your farm or garden goals!

  • May 6

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - May 2026

    May 6, 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.

  • Jun 3

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - June 2026

    June 3, 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.

  • Jul 8

    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.

  • 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

  • Jul 21

    TOPP Organic Farm Tours: Explore 3 Washtenaw County 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 outstanding, 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!

  • Jul 23

    TOPP Educator Webinars: Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge

    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