Events

  • Nov 1

    Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    November 1, 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

  • Nov 18

    Farm Accounting Software Options Workshop

    November 18, 2025 3:00PM – 9:00PM (Two sessions: 3pm-6pm and 6pm-9pm) AgroLiquid, 3055 W. M-21, St. Johns

    Managing farm finances can be challenging. This workshop can help you select the right accounting software for your farm. Learn more about some of the popular software packages, and try them for yourself.

  • Nov 20

    SARE Partnership grant deadline

    November 20, 2025

    Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply with 3+ farmers for up to $50K to support sustainable ag projects. Apply by November 20. Join the Webinar on Oct 9 @ 1 p.m. ET for more info.

  • Dec 3

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-3-2025 Hillsdale

    December 3, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County, 20 Care Dr., Suite B, Hillsdale, MI

    A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

  • Dec 4

    Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - December 2025

    December 4, 2025 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.

  • Dec 4

    SARE Farmer Rancher Grant deadline

    December 4, 2025

    SARE Farmer Rancher Grants fund $15K for one farmer or $30K for 2 or more farmers to lead on-farm research, education or demonstration projects on sustainability: profitability, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Apply by December 4.

  • Dec 4

    SARE Research & Education Grant deadline

    December 4, 2025

    SARE Research & Education grants fund $10K to $250K for projects that explore and promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems with a strong outreach component . Apply by December 4.

  • Dec 5

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-5-2025 Sterling

    December 5, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Deep River Township Hall - 525 E State Street, Sterling, MI

    A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

  • Dec 9

    Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

  • Dec 9

    Organic Transition Sessions at GLEXPO

    December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Join the organic farming and transitioning to organic sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO to learn from a 4-farmer panel on Organic Transition, speakers on Managing Pests, Diseases and Soil Health Using Organic Practices and much more!