Events
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Nov 1
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
November 1, 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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Nov 6
Organic Pesticide Management Webinar
November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn wise ways to use organic pesticides with Galen Dively, Professor Emeritus with the University of Maryland and an IPM Consultant. After Galen's talk, we'll have a group discussion about organic pesticides and non-pesticide control options for pests.
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Nov 12
Unconventional Fruit Working Group: Organic Educational Materials Needs Discussion
November 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
This is a free, virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.
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Nov 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-13-2025 MSUFCU
November 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Nov 13
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - November 2025
November 13, 2025 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.
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Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM
Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor
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Nov 18
Farm Accounting Software Options Workshop
November 18, 2025 3:00PM – 9:00PM (Two sessions: 3pm-6pm and 6pm-9pm) AgroLiquid, 3055 W. M-21, St. Johns
Managing farm finances can be challenging. This workshop can help you select the right accounting software for your farm. Learn more about some of the popular software packages, and try them for yourself.
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Nov 20
SARE Partnership grant deadline
November 20, 2025
Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply with 3+ farmers for up to $50K to support sustainable ag projects. Apply by November 20. Join the Webinar on Oct 9 @ 1 p.m. ET for more info.
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Dec 3
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-3-2025 Hillsdale
December 3, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County, 20 Care Dr., Suite B, Hillsdale, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Dec 4
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - December 2025
December 4, 2025 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.
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Dec 4
SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadline
December 4, 2025
SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4.
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Dec 4
SARE Research & Education Grant deadline
December 4, 2025
SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 4.
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Dec 5
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-5-2025 Sterling
December 5, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Deep River Township Hall - 525 E State Street, Sterling, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Dec 9
Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO
December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 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.
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Dec 9
Organic Transition Sessions at GLEXPO
December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join the organic farming and transitioning to organic sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO to learn from a 4-farmer panel on Organic Transition, speakers on Managing Pests, Diseases and Soil Health Using Organic Practices and much more!
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Jan 6
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 6 2026 Bad Axe
January 6, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Huron Expo Center, 170 W. Soper Rd., Bad Axe, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Jan 8
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 8 2026 Cadillac
January 8, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Wexford County, 401 N. Lake St., Suite 700, Cadillac, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Jan 10
MOFFA Organic Intensives 2026 - TOPP Parter Event
January 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9am to 5pm ET MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823
The MOFFA Organic Intensives will bring three full-day conference workshops to East Lansing on Saturday January 10, 2026.
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Jan 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 13 2026 Hart
January 13, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension - 5185 Oceana Dr., Hart, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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Jan 20
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 20 2026 West Olive
January 20, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County, Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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