• May 15

    Land Access Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    May 15, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum.

  • May 20

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-20-25 Gaylord

    May 20, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center - 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI 49735

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 22

    Urban Agriculture and Policy Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    May 22, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • May 28

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-28-25 Pontiac

    May 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Oakland County EOB Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., Bldg 41W, Pontiac, MI 48328

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 29

    Produce Safety Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    May 29, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 5

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - June 2025

    June 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm 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 5

    Soil Health Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 5, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 12

    Integrated Pest Management Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 12, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 19

    Pollinator Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 19, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 26

    Farm Financial Management Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 26, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jul 10

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - July 2025

    July 10, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm 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 11

    Veteran Farmer Conference

    July 11, 2025 – July 12, 2025 The Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565

    This two-day conference provides meaningful educational workshops, practical training, and networking opportunities designed specifically for veteran farmers, agricultural professionals, and caregivers.

  • Aug 7

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - August 2025

    August 7, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm 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 18

    Michigan TOPP Network Partner Event: Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference 2025

    August 18, 2025 – August 19, 2025 The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

    Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will be held in Glenn Arbor, August 18-19

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Nov 6

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - November 2025

    November 6, 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.

  • 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.