Events
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Oct 1
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
October 1, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Oct 4
Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference
October 4, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!
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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
Join us for a tour of Fisheye Farm hosted by Keep Growing Detroit and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. You’ll see the infrastructure, tools and techniques Fisheye uses to be a successful market garden selling wholesale and retail in Detroit.
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Oct 20
Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event
October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301
Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.
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Oct 20
Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event
October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301
Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.
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Oct 21
APWA Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam
October 21, 2025 7:00AM – 3:00PM 7:00 a.m. check in Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2424 S Mission St. Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the American Public Works Association Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
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Oct 21
2025 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference
October 21, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM Molecular Plant Sciences Building, MSU Campus, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824
The conference provides agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, policymakers, and other interested parties with updates on the economy and agricultural industries in Michigan. Hear from experts about agricultural policy, commodity outlooks, and much more.
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Oct 21
Webinar: What are Your Farm Certification Goals?
October 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn about different farm certification options available to highlight your farm's values and practices to customers.
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Oct 23
Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 1
October 23, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms.
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Oct 26
Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel - TOPP Partner Event
October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823
Join us for a film screening of Farming While Black and a Black farmer panel discussion with Dr. Eunice Foster, Shara Trierweiler of Agape Organic Farms, Bruce-Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farms, and Barbara Norman of Barbara's Blueberry Patch.
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