MSU Extension Community Food Systems

Events

• Jun 5

  Soil Health Workshop for Beginning Farmers

  June 5, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

• Jun 6

  Beginning Farmers "Train the Trainer" Workshop - Flint

  June 6, 2025 10:00AM – 3:00PM Asbury Farms, 1653 Davison Rd., Flint, MI 48506

  This workshop is designed for educators working with beginning farmers.

• Jun 10

  Beginning Farmers "Train the Trainer" Virtual Workshop June 10

  June 10, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual via Zoom

  This workshop is designed for educators working with beginning farmers.

• Jun 12

  Integrated Pest Management Workshop for Beginning Farmers

  June 12, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

• Jun 17

  Beginning Farmers "Train the Trainer" Workshop - Chatham

  June 17, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, South Farm conference Room, E3774 University Dr. Chatham, MI 49816

  This workshop is designed for educators working with beginning farmers.

• Jun 19

  Pollinator Workshop for Beginning Farmers

  June 19, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

• Jun 26

  Farm Financial Management Workshop for Beginning Farmers

  June 26, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

• 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

• 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.