Events

  • Jul 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 14, 2025 – December 10, 2025 Zoom Webinar

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

  • Jul 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 14, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

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

  • Jul 22

    Beginning Farmer Field Day

    July 22, 2025 9:00AM – 4:00PM Registrations begins at 8:30 a.m. West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, 5185 N. Oceana Dr, Hart, MI 49420

    This event brings a jam-packed day full of information for new or beginning farmers, small farmers, homesteaders or those wanting to add new crops to their farm.

  • Jul 29

    Vegetables, Livestock, Markets and More! Field Day at Providence Organic Farm

    July 29, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Providence Organic Farm, 5691 N M 88 Central Lake, MI, US 49622

    Visit a diversified farm to learn more about their production and marketing strategies

  • Aug 7

    Organic Weed Management Field Day

    August 7, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Full Hollow Farm, 7944 Palmer Rd. Belding, MI 48809

    Learn about organic methods to control weeds at Full Hollow Farm

  • Aug 18

    Michigan TOPP Network Partner Event: Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference 2025

    August 18, 2025 – August 19, 2025 The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

    Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will be held in Glenn Arbor, August 18-19

  • Aug 20

    Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day

    August 20, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM University of Michigan Campus Farm, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Learn about managing vegetable pests using organic methods at the University of Michigan Campus Farm

  • Sep 11

    Choices for Sustainable Living Fall Book Club Series

    September 11, 2025 – October 30, 2025 Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m. Zoom

    Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.

  • Oct 21

    Webinar: What are Your Farm Certification Goals?

    October 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Learn about different farm certification options available to highlight your farm's values and practices to customers.

  • Oct 21

    Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Part 2, Version 2.0 Course

    October 21, 2025 – October 22, 2025 Oct. 21: 1-5 PM; Oct. 22: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center

    The PCQI Part 2, Version 2.0 course is an interactive, hybrid offering that builds on the principles learned from the Part 1 online course to complete the PCQI training.