Events

  • Aug 22

    Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference

    August 22, 2026 8:30AM – 5:00PM MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    The Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference is a free, full-day learning event focused on regenerative agriculture strategies for orchard and vineyard systems.

  • Aug 27

    NWMHRC Bus Tour and Summer Gathering

    August 27, 2026 8:00AM – 7:00PM

    Collaboration of the Benzie Manistee Horticultural Society, Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center Foundation, MSU Extension and AgBioResearch

  • Aug 27

    SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Generational Transition with Corey Clark

    August 27, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online

    Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month Corey Clark will share insights on Generational Transition.

  • Aug 30

    Bee Palooza

    August 30, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Bee Palooza is a celebration of Michigan pollinators and the promotion of pollinator stewardship.

  • Sep 10

    Great Lakes Tek Flex

    September 10, 2026 – September 11, 2026 MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

    Vegetable growers, vineyards, nursery and orchard growers throughout the Great Lakes region are invited to learn the latest in weed mitigation and crop management solutions using robotics, drones and precision agriculture technology.

  • Sep 16

    Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

    September 16, 2026 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

    This event is perfect for farmers and ag advisors who want to see a particular weeding tool before buying it, learn how to adjust cultivators, see what is new in cultivation, and learn from other farmers.

  • Sep 16

    SARE Farm Educator Tour 2026: Thumbs-up for Sustainability: farmers leading sustainable solutions

    September 16, 2026 – September 17, 2026 MSU Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center, 3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, M! 48743

    Visit 4 sustainable farms in the Michigan's Thumb region alongside other farm educators from the Michigan SARE team, MSU Extension, Conservation Districts, MDARD, Tribal governments and agriculture non-profits.

  • Sep 24

    SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Farm Values with Christine Charles

    September 24, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online

    Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month we'll learn about centering farm values with Christine Charles.

  • Sep 24

    Trevor Nichols Research Center Field Day

    September 24, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM Trevor Nichols Research Center, 6237 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408

    The field day will focus on insect, weed and disease research and efficacy trials that were carried out this season by MSU specialists.

  • Nov 19

    SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Conservation Economics

    November 19, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online

    Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month we'll learn about Conservation Economics with the Soil Health Nexus team.