Events
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Apr 21
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
April 21, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Apr 23
Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Learning Session - Setting the Table for All Iowans: Evaluating for Funders, Policymakers, and Internal Partners
April 23, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This Learning Session will explore how Iowa designed its collaborative planning structure, integrated evaluation from the start, and uses shared data to support cross-team collaboration, policy and advocacy efforts, and storytelling.
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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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May 6
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Virtual - Zoom
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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May 21
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – May 2026
May 21, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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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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Jun 18
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – June 2026
June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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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 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
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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!
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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
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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
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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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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.
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Aug 18
Northwest Michigan TOPP Field Day: Farming for People, Purpose, and Profit
August 18, 2026 8:30AM – 3:30PM Bear Creek Organic Farm, 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 (1st site of the day)
Join Michigan TOPP for farm tours at Bear Creek Organic Farm and Lakeside Farm. Learn how each farm started, built community-centered business models, and compare organic and regenerative practices.
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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.
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