Events
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May 16
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium
May 16, 2024 – May 17, 2024 Kellogg Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
The Excellence in Insect Science Symposium is a 2-day event that will connect entomology faculty with industry, government, and other partners, building a community of entomologists focused on the symposium theme.
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May 29
Unconventional Fruit Working Group 01: Orchard and Vineyard Floor Management
May 29, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom
This is a virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.
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Jun 8
Soil and Composting Field Day at Sanctuary Farms and Green Things Farm Collective
June 8, 2024 9:00AM – 4:00PM Green Things Farm Collective 3825 Nixon Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 and Sanctuary Farms 3171 Lakeview St., Detroit, MI 48215
A full day of learning about soils and composting on two different farms in southeast Michigan.
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Jul 15
Organic Blueberry Marketing Field Day at Mitchell's Patch of Blue
July 15, 2024 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Learn how SW Michigan blueberry farmers are creatively marketing their products
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Aug 2
Organic Inspection Field Day at The North Farm
August 2, 2024 10:00AM – 2:00PM The North Farm N5431 Rock River Road Chatham, MI 49816
Learn about organic inspection on a certified organic farm at MSU's Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center.
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Sep 13
The What, Why and How of Organic Webinar Series
September 13, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Each webinar will be held from noon - 1pm Zoom webinar information will be provided after registration.
Do you work with farmers? Learn the ins and outs of organic to prepare you for answering questions and providing resources.
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Oct 19
Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference
October 19, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Benzie Central High School, 9222 Homestead Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!
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Dec 6
Farmer and Community Input Session for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program
December 6, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
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