Events
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Jan 22
FREE Organic Inspector Training
January 22, 2026 – March 19, 2026
Apply now for Michigan’s Organic Inspector Training! This 8-week online course includes two mock audits and mentorship. Great for farmers, recent grads, or retirees who can travel.
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Feb 11
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - February 2026
February 11, 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.
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Feb 12
SARE Youth Educator Grant deadline
February 12, 2026
SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by February 12, 2026.
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Feb 23
2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!
February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.
The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule
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Mar 4
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - March 2026
March 4, 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.
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Mar 21
Peer to Peer Learning Resources for New and Beginning Farmers
March 21, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Support new farmers and cultivate collaboration and resilience in your local farming community.
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Mar 28
Starting a School or Community Garden
March 28, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Learn how to build your garden team, plan and map your garden path forward, and where to find resources to support your garden.
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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.
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Apr 6
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit
April 6, 2026 – April 8, 2026 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Join us for a powerful gathering that celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty. Connect with Tribal leaders, farmers, scholars, and advocates to share knowledge and inspire action.
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Apr 18
From Soil to Success: Selecting Land to Farm
April 18, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Dig in to learn how to locate and evaluate land for your farm or garden goals!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jul 31
Berrien County Organic Agriculture: Tour 3 Value-Added and Agritourism Farms
July 31, 2026 10:00AM – 3:30PM Tower Hill Farm 4448 Naomi Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Sodus, MI; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Explore three outstanding, organic farms in Berrien County that offer agritourism and value-added products. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from SW Michigan farmers at Tower Hill Farm, Flatwater Farms and Granor Farm.
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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.
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Sep 2
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2026
September 2, 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.