Events
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Oct 13
Guidance for Food Handlers and the Management of Halal Food oct 2025
October 13, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM online zoom webinar
Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in handling halal food safely for consumers while integrating key food safety practices.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 21
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Part 2, Version 2.0 Course
October 21, 2025 – October 22, 2025 Oct. 21: 1-5 PM; Oct. 22: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center
The PCQI Part 2, Version 2.0 course is an interactive, hybrid offering that builds on the principles learned from the Part 1 online course to complete the PCQI training.
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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.
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Oct 24
Washtenaw Food Summit
October 24, 2025 12:00PM – 4:00PM Track Tours in the morning starting at 9:00 AM. Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace Hall - 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Connect with local producers, distributors, and food system leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.