MSU Extension Farm Management

Events

• Nov 25

  Detroit Urban Farmer Feedback Session Seedling Strategy Creating Tools to Cultivate Agency Awareness

  November 25, 2024 5:00PM – 7:30PM Detroit Partnership for Food Learning and Innovation, 16745 Lamphere, Detroit MI 48219

  Urban farmers, producers, and growers are invited to connect with others, share about your experience, and create a resource to help farm service providers better serve you.

• Dec 3

  Filing by the Deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act: Discussion and Filing Tips

  December 3, 2024 6:00PM – 7:00PM Webinar meeting on Zoom

  Join us for this webinar on tips for filing under the Corporate Transparency Act, an overview of the Act, and discussion of who needs to file.

• Dec 3

  Marketing & Input Strategies #2 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

  December 3, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom

  In these repeat sessions, speakers will discuss current market conditions and optimal strategies for putting your farm plans into action. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.

• Dec 5

  Michigan's new earned sick time act: What farmers need to know

  December 5, 2024 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online webinar

  The Earned Sick Leave Act will become law in Michigan on February 21, 2025 and will affect businesses with over 10 employees.

• Dec 6

  Farmer and Community Input Session for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program

  December 6, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  Help plan TOPP events for 2025

• Dec 11

  Thumb Ag Day 2024

  December 11, 2024 9:00AM – 3:00PM 2409 E Atwater Rd., Ubly, MI 48475

  Join agricultural vendors and attend educational sessions. RUP/CCA credits pending. Free for participants to attend. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is a small fee, and registration required.

• Jan 8

  Cultivating Success: Building Your Farm's Future

  January 8, 2025 – February 19, 2025 The workshop runs from 2-4PM every other week from 1/8/25 to 2/19/25 Montcalm Community College

  MSU Extension will host a four part Succession Planning Workshop on January 8th, January 22nd, February 5th, and February 19th from 2 to 4 PM at Montcalm Community College.

• Jan 18

  Michigan TOPP Partner Event: MOFFA Organic Intensives

  January 18, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Plant and Soil Science Building, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824

  MOFFA’s Organic Intensives event is back this coming January 18th, 2025 on the campus of Michigan State University!

• Jan 21

  2025 Farm Bill Commodity Program #1 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

  January 21, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM with a repeat session on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 P.M. Online via Zoom

  These sessions will help agricultural producers explore their options for 2025 Farm Bill commodity programs. MSU Extension experts will provide information on current policy updates and how these relate to the Farm Bill.

• Jan 24

  Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop

  January 24, 2025 – January 31, 2025 Kalamazoo Valley Community College Culinary and Allied Health Building Room CAH223, 418 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

  Learn tools to maximize your profit by choosing the crop and market mix that works best for your farm.