Events

  • Mar 27

    Starting a School or Community Garden Workshop Series

    March 27, 2026 – April 10, 2026 Crim Fitness Foundation, 719 Harrison St Suite 102, Flint, MI 48502

    Join MSU Extension Educators to learn more about starting a school or community garden. This two-part workshop series will include discussion, group activities, and demonstrations.

  • 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 1

    Legal: Intro to Farm Business Law and Liability Insurance - Emerging Farmer Learning Series

    April 1, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.

  • Apr 2

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 2nd, 10 a.m.

    April 2, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • 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 8

    Financial Fluency: How to read the numbers - Emerging Farmer Learning Series

    April 8, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.

  • 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 13

    Washtenaw County Agricultural Plastics Recycling Collection Event

    April 13, 2026 9:00AM – 12:00PM Washtenaw Food Hub 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Join us Monday, Apr 13 (9–12) at the Washtenaw Food Hub for an Agricultural Plastics Recycling Collection Event supporting TOPP. Bring clean, accepted farm plastics and register to participate. Details and registration: https://washtenawcd.org/events

  • Apr 13

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    April 13, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM 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.