Events
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Aug 24
Bee Palooza
August 24, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824
Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages to “bee our neighbor,” focusing on supporting Michigan pollinators and plants.
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Sep 4
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2025
September 4, 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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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 2
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - October 2025
October 2, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM 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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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
Webinar: What are Your Farm Certification Goals?
October 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Learn about different farm certification options available to highlight your farm's values and practices to customers.
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Oct 23
Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 1
October 23, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms.
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Oct 28
Webinar: Organic Market Premium - How Much Can I Expect to Get for My Products?
October 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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Oct 30
Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 2
October 30, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms.
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Nov 4
Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming
November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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Nov 6
Organic Pesticide Management Webinar
November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Join us for a webinar discussing organic pesticide management.
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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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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 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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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.