Events

  • Oct 20

    Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event

    October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301

    Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.

  • Oct 21

    APWA Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam

    October 21, 2025 7:00AM – 3:00PM 7:00 a.m. check in Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2424 S Mission St. Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

    MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the American Public Works Association Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

  • Oct 21

    2025 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference

    October 21, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM Molecular Plant Sciences Building, MSU Campus, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824

    The conference provides agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, policymakers, and other interested parties with updates on the economy and agricultural industries in Michigan. Hear from experts about agricultural policy, commodity outlooks, and much more. 

  • Oct 21

    Captive Bolt Device Euthanasia Training

    October 21, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

    This workshop is designed to teach first responders how to perform humane livestock euthanasia with a captive bolt device.

  • Oct 22

    Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Training

    October 22, 2025 9:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

    This one-day training focuses on managing the scene of an accident, organizing volunteers and working to ensure public safety and animal welfare.

  • Oct 26

    Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel - TOPP Partner Event

    October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823

    Join us for a film screening of Farming While Black and a Black farmer panel discussion with Dr. Eunice Foster, Shara Trierweiler of Agape Organic Farms, Bruce-Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farms, and Barbara Norman of Barbara's Blueberry Patch.

  • Oct 26

    Old City Acres Farm Tour with free transportation from Detroit - TOPP Partner Event

    October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Join us for a farm tour at Old City Acres Farm in Ypsilanti, MI. The farmer, Alex Ball, will show how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.

  • Oct 28

    Webinar: Organic Market Premium - How Much Can I Expect to Get for My Products?

    October 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.

  • Oct 28

    Honey Bee Pheromones at Seven Ponds Beekeeping Club

    October 28, 2025 7:00PM – 9:00PM Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden, MI 48428

    Learn how honey bees communicate through pheromones and how paying attention to hive scents like banana and lemon can make you a better, more effective beekeeper.

  • Nov 3

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025

    November 3, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.