Events
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Aug 24
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
August 24, 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
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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 29
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia October 29th, 2025
October 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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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
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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