Events
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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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Oct 26
Old City Acres Farm Tour with free transportation from Detroit - TOPP Partner Event
October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Join us for a farm tour at Old City Acres Farm in Ypsilanti, MI. The farmer, Alex Ball, will show how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.
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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
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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Oct 30
Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 2
October 30, 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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Nov 4
Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming
November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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Nov 5
Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture Conference
November 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club (Heritage Room) 3435 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48910
While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.
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Nov 5
SARE Professional Development Program grant deadline
November 5, 2025
SARE Professional Development Grants fund up to $120K for agriculture educator trainings, with a focus on sustainability: farm profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by November 5.
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Nov 6
Organic Pesticide Management Webinar
November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn wise ways to use organic pesticides with Galen Dively, Professor Emeritus with the University of Maryland and an IPM Consultant. After Galen's talk, we'll have a group discussion about organic pesticides and non-pesticide control options for pests.
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Nov 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-13-2025 MSUFCU
November 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.