• Dec 5

    Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

    December 5, 2023 – December 7, 2023 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

  • Dec 13

    Farmer Brain Trust 2024

    December 13, 2023 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm EST https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

    Join the Farmer Brain Trust to help plan Farmer Field School and other learning opportunities for new organic farmers. Sign up for this meeting at the QR Code or this link. https://forms.gle/FBcaEu3DPYae8mPy6

  • Dec 21

    Restricted Use Pesticide License Core Review Alpena

    December 21, 2023 8:00AM – 12:00PM Alpena Community College, Donald Newport Center, Room 106

    Core review offering RUP credits (pending) at Alpena Community College where you can register and test in the afternoon through the Metro Institute.

  • Jan 11

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Late Breaking/Emergency Farm Bill Session

    January 11, 2024 6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 p.m. Zoom

    Evaluating Risk Protection with PLC or ARC and Considering New Crop Insurance Options - Farm Bill 2023 Decisions

  • Jan 16

    2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

    January 16, 2024 – January 17, 2024 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

    Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

  • Jan 17

    GROW-Urban Agriculture Conference

    January 17, 2024 – January 19, 2024 Zoom links will be provided after registration.

    The GROW (Generating Research Opportunities Workshop) Urban Agriculture Conference strives to enhance urban agriculture and food systems through developing collaborative proposals that tackle critical issues.

  • Jan 23

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Farm Bill Session #1

    January 23, 2024 1:00PM – 2:00PM 1:00 p.m. Zoom

    Evaluating Risk Protection with PLC or ARC and Considering New Crop Insurance Options - Farm Bill 2023 Decisions.

  • Feb 13

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Farm Bill Session #2

    February 13, 2024 6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 p.m. Zoom

    Evaluating Risk Protection with PLC or ARC and Considering New Crop Insurance Options - Farm Bill 2023 Decisions