Events

  • Jul 2

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    July 2, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.

  • Jul 6

    Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event

    July 6, 2026 – July 20, 2026 Dansville, Michigan

    Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms. This hands-on course is designed for people interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.

  • Jul 8

    FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - July 2026

    July 8, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

    Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.

  • Jul 8

    Connecting People and Passion: Managing Volunteers: TOPP Webinar with shane bernardo of Arkipelago L3C

    July 8, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Online

    Volunteering is a way that people can get involved in helping organic and urban farmers sustain their important work of feeding others. In this workshop, we’ll cover: the psychology of volunteerism, training volunteers, volunteer retention and much more.

  • Jul 15

    TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 2: Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes

    July 15, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online

    Join 2 FREE Webinars for farmers : 1. Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes, May 27 2pm EST; 2. Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes, July 15 2pm EST .

  • Jul 16

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    July 16, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Jul 23

    Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge - TOPP Educator webinar + SARE Educator Lunch & Learn webinar

    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

  • Jul 30

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    July 30, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.

  • Jul 30

    TOPP Educator Webinars: How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification

    July 30, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST Online

    Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 3rd 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

  • Aug 5

    FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - August 2026

    August 5, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

    Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.

  • Aug 5

    Keep Growing Detroit Annual Farm & Garden Tour - TOPP Partner Event

    August 5, 2026 – August 19, 2026 KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans, Detroit MI, 48207

    This is your chance to see the farms and gardens in Detroit, a national leader in urban agriculture. You can choose to tour by bus, bike or walking tours.

  • 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.

  • Aug 13

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    August 13, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.

  • 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.

  • Sep 2

    FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2026

    September 2, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

    Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.