Events

  • Apr 21

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 21 2026 Gaylord

    April 21, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center, 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI

    A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

  • May 6

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - May 2026

    May 6, 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.

  • May 7

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU

    May 7, 2026 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.

  • May 7

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    May 7, 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.

  • May 13

    2026 Agritourism Summit

    May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

    Bringing together farmers, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders and rural advocates to cultivate new ideas, share best practices and spark lasting collaborations.

  • May 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –May 19 2026 Monroe

    May 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Monroe Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, MI. 48161

    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.

  • May 21

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    May 21, 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.

  • Jun 3

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - June 2026

    June 3, 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.

  • Jun 4

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    June 4, 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.

  • Jun 18

    2026 MSU Hop Chat Series

    June 18, 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 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 8

    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 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 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 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

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Aug 5

    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 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.