Events
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Apr 1
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 1 2026 Escanaba
April 1, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College, Student Center Rm 525, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, 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.
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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.
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Apr 2
SARE Professional Development grant deadline
April 2, 2026
Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply for up to $120,000 to create professional development programs for farm educators and sustainable agriculture leaders. Apply by April 2, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 3 @ 2 p.m. ET for more info.
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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
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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.
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Apr 7
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 7 2026 Kalamazoo
April 7, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI
English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.
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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
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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
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Apr 14
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 14 2026 Traverse City
April 14, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Research Center, 6686 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, MI
English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.
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Apr 15
FREE Organic Rising film screening with a panel of farmers and the filmmaker!
April 15, 2026 6:00PM – 8:45PM Michigan Theater main auditorium, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Join us for a screening of the film Organic Rising, followed by a panel of and the filmmaker on Wednesday April15th at 6 pm at the Michigan Theater main auditorium in Ann Arbor. This event is brought to you by Real Organic Project and Michigan TOPP .
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Apr 16
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 16 2026 Frankenmuth
April 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, 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.
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Apr 16
SARE Graduate Student grant deadline
April 16, 2026
Graduate students can apply for up to $20,000 to "fund graduate student projects that address sustainable agriculture issues". Apply by April 16, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 5 @ 11 a.m. ET for more info.
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Apr 21
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 21 2026 Gaylord
April 21, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center, 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.
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May 6
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - May 2026
May 6, 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.
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May 7
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU
May 7, 2026 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.
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May 19
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –May 19 2026 Monroe
May 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Monroe Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, MI. 48161
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.
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Jun 3
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - June 2026
June 3, 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.
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Jul 8
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - July 2026
July 8, 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.
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Jul 16
TOPP Educator Webinars: Organic Certification for Urban Farms
July 16, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 1st of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
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Jul 21
Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
July 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!
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