Events

  • Oct 1

    Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    October 1, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

    New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

  • Oct 20

    Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event

    October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301

    Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Oct 26

    Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel - TOPP Partner Event

    October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823

    Join us for a film screening of Farming While Black and a Black farmer panel discussion with Dr. Eunice Foster, Shara Trierweiler of Agape Organic Farms, Bruce-Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farms, and Barbara Norman of Barbara's Blueberry Patch.

  • Oct 26

    Old City Acres Farm Tour with free transportation from Detroit - TOPP Partner Event

    October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

    Join us for a farm tour at Old City Acres Farm in Ypsilanti, MI. The farmer, Alex Ball, will show how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.

  • Oct 27

    Farm to School Information Session for Farmers

    October 27, 2025 3:00PM – 5:30PM Gavin Orchards 16495 40th Ave., Coopersville, MI 49404

    Join us for a farm to school info session to learn more about selling to schools throughout West Michigan

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nov 5

    SARE Professional Development Program grant deadline

    November 5, 2025

    SARE Professional Development Grants fund up to $120K for agriculture educator trainings, with a focus on sustainability: farm profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by November 5.

  • Nov 6

    Organic Pesticide Management Webinar

    November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Join us for a webinar discussing organic pesticide management.

  • 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.

  • Nov 15

    Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM

    Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor

  • Nov 20

    SARE Partnership grant deadline

    November 20, 2025

    Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply with 3+ farmers for up to $50K to support sustainable ag projects. Apply by November 20. Join the Webinar on Oct 9 @ 1 p.m. ET for more info.

  • 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.

  • Dec 4

    SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadline

    December 4, 2025

    SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4.

  • Dec 4

    SARE Research & Education Grant deadline

    December 4, 2025

    SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 4.

  • Dec 5

    TOPP Farmer & Community Input Session

    December 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:30PM Noon to 1:30pm ET Online

    YOU can share your insights and ideas for 2026 workshops, field days & webinars for farmers transitioning to organic. Join this interactive webinar to let your voice be heard!

  • Dec 9

    Organic Transition Sessions at GLEXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Join the organic farming and transitioning to organic sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO to learn from a 4-farmer panel on Organic Transition, speakers on Managing Pests, Diseases and Soil Health Using Organic Practices and much more!