Events
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Aug 24
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Sep 4
KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Third Annual Field Day
September 4, 2025 9:30AM – 1:30PM Kellogg Biological Station LTAR site, 9693 N 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060
Join our third annual KBS LTAR Field Day! This free event will showcase new research on regenerative agriculture, and provide the opportunity to connect with local agricultural and conservation professionals, as well as MSU researchers.
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Sep 10
Blueberry Field Day
September 10, 2025 10:00AM – 3:00PM Trevor Nichols Research and Extension Center , 6237 124th Ave. Fennville, MI 49408
Join the MSU Extension blueberry team to learn about ongoing research from this summer. Topics will include irrigation, disease management, insect integrated pest management, replant tips and soil.
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Sep 11
Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 1: ICE Insight
September 11, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar
Learn proactive strategies to reduce the risk of immigration audits or raids and how to respond if officials arrive.
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Sep 18
Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 2: I-9 Compliance
September 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar
Learn practical tools to conduct internal I-9 audits, correct common errors, and build a documentation system to remain in compliance and protect your operation.
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Sep 25
Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 3: Immigration Policy
September 25, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar
Learn about current immigration enforcement trends and future reform proposals that could impact agricultural employers and their workforce.
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Oct 4
Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference
October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!
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Oct 9
Organic Apple Orchard Tour at Third Leaf Farms - TOPP Partner event
October 9, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM 4 to 6pm ET Third Leaf Farm, 13993 10 Mile Rd NE, Greenville, MI 48838
Managing organic apples is complex! See this example from a 3rd generation orchard that has transitioned to organic over the last decade. Farmer Kyle Rasch will share insights on soil health, organic approaches to pest and disease management and more!
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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.
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Oct 23
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Blueberries Cost of Production Study Review
October 23, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.