Events
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May 8
Fairytale Garden Workshop
May 8, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328
Join us for a creative, hands-on gardening experience designed for both children and adults. Participants will learn a few basics of container and miniature gardening, then make their own whimsical fairytale garden to take home.
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Jul 16
TOPP Educator Webinars: Organic Certification for Urban Farms
July 16, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 1st of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
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Jul 21
Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
July 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!
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Jul 23
TOPP Educator Webinars: Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge
July 23, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 2nd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
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Jul 30
TOPP Educator Webinars: How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
July 30, 2026 – July 23, 2026 Online
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 2nd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
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Aug 11
West Michigan TOPP Farm Tour: Explore Farm to Institution Markets from schools to hospitals
August 11, 2026 10:30AM – 4:15PM McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm at Trinity Health Muskegon, 175 E Larch Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442 (first tour of the day)
Join Michigan TOPP for a West Michigan learning day on Farm to Institution markets. Tour farms including a hospital farm and food hub while learning how organic and transitioning farmers can access new markets.
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Aug 18
Northwest Michigan TOPP Field Day: Farming for People, Purpose, and Profit
August 18, 2026 8:30AM – 3:30PM Bear Creek Organic Farm, 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 (1st site of the day)
Join Michigan TOPP for farm tours at Bear Creek Organic Farm and Lakeside Farm. Learn how each farm started, built community-centered business models, and compare organic and regenerative practices.
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