Events

  • Mar 16

    2026 AgrAbility National Training Workshop

    March 16, 2026 – March 19, 2026 Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City MI 49684

    The AgrAbility National Training Workshop is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers from all over the country participate in sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events.

  • Mar 16

    2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

    March 16, 2026 9:00AM – 2:30PM Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building

    Join experts in Agriculture to discuss Market Gardens & Small Vegetables.

  • Mar 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 17 2026 West Branch

    March 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ogemaw County, 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, 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.

  • Mar 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 19 2026 Peck

    March 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sanilac Career Center, 175 E. Aitken Rd., Peck, 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.

  • Mar 19

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Business Planning for Organic Farmers

    March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Farmer Webinars : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Mar 24

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 24 2026 Ann Arbor

    March 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, 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.

  • Mar 26

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Succession Planning for Organic Farmers

    March 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Farmer Webinars : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Apr 1

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 1 2026 Escanaba

    April 1, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College, Student Center Rm 525, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, 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.

  • Apr 1

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

    April 1, 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.

  • Apr 2

    SARE Professional Development grant deadline

    April 2, 2026

    Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply for up to $120,000 to create professional development programs for farm educators and sustainable agriculture leaders. Apply by April 2, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 3 @ 2 p.m. ET for more info.