Events

  • Oct 1

    2026 Michigan Apple Crunch

    October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026

    Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.

  • Oct 2

    4-H Farm to Table Workshop Series at Allen Park Farmers Market

    October 2, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Allen Park Farmers Market

    A hands-on 4-H program where youth explore where food comes from, learn about healthy eating, and build life skills through interactive lessons and cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

  • Oct 3

    Pumpkinfest 2026

    October 3, 2026 – October 4, 2026 Hours of the event 10am - 4pm Tollgate Farm and Educational Center 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377

    Pumpkinfest is a family-friendly fundraising event for MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi. It includes wagon rides to our pumpkin patch, live music, and engaging activities for all!

  • Oct 4

    Michigan TOPP Network Partner Event: Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference 2026

    October 4, 2026 – October 6, 2026 Various locations in and near Bellaire, Michigan

    Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will be held in Bellaire on October 4 to 6.

  • Oct 5

    Cultivate Michigan Meet the Buyers at the Northern MI Small Farms Conference

    October 5, 2026 5:30PM – 6:45PM Bellaire Village Offices 202 North Bridge Street, Bellaire, MI 49615

    Connect directly with Northern Michigan growers at this Meet the Buyers networking event.

  • Oct 7

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Food Co-ops

    October 7, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speaker, Chris Dilley, as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food cooperatives.

  • Oct 12

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    October 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Oct 14

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 14Oct2026

    October 14, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Oct 14

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 14Oct2026

    October 14, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Oct 14

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Farm Stops

    October 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to farm stops.