Events

  • Aug 18

    Northwest Michigan TOPP Field Day: Farming for People, Purpose, and Profit

    August 18, 2026 8:30AM – 3:30PM Bear Creek Organic Farm, 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 (1st site of the day)

    Join Michigan TOPP for farm tours at Bear Creek Organic Farm and Lakeside Farm. Learn how each farm started, built community-centered business models, and compare organic and regenerative practices.

  • Aug 19

    Cut Flowers for Market and Personal Use at Keep Growing Detroit - TOPP Partner Event

    August 19, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans, Detroit MI, 48207

    Interested in growing beautiful, abundant flowers you can enjoy at home and sell at market? This class will cover the essentials of cultivating cut flowers, from choosing productive varieties to planting, harvesting, and post-harvest care.

  • 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 22

    NEW DATE! Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event

    August 22, 2026 10:00AM – 4:00PM Dansville, Michigan

    Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms. This hands-on course is designed for people interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.

  • Aug 25

    Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!

    August 25, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw County

    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!

  • Aug 28

    WCCD Field Day

    August 28, 2026 8:00AM – 3:00PM 2271 E Northfield Church Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Getting the dirt on soil health tests: A practical approach to improving nutrient use efficiency

  • Aug 28

    TOPP-MIFarmLink Match & Mingle

    August 28, 2026 1:00PM – 3:00PM 2271 E Northfield Church Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Join us after the Washtenaw County Conservation District Field Day for an afternoon of networking and agricultural resources!

  • Sep 2

    FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2026

    September 2, 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.

  • Sep 8

    Living Soils Workshop

    September 8, 2026 4:30PM – 7:30PM MSU Extension Classroom (Floor 1), 705 North Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

    Join us to learn how living soil works is foundational to understanding regenerative farming.