Jobs and Opportunities

August 2025 Jobs & Opportunities

To signup for TOPP Jobs & Opportunities emails:

  • Email listserv@list.msu.edu with SUBSCRIBE MISUSTAINABLEFARMJOBS in the body of the message (NOT just the Subject line)

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Headlines!


Farmland

MI FarmLink

Southeast Michigan

Northern Lower Michigan

West Michigan

Mid-Michigan

Upper Peninsula

Out of State

50 acres in East Troy, Wisconsin

 


Jobs @ Farms


Jobs @ Michigan State University 

 


Jobs @ Michigan Non-profits/Other  

 


National Jobs

 


Grants/Funding

Federal Funding Freeze & Firings:

 

Events!

 

Ongoing

Events list from Ag Solidarity Network

Events list from MIFFS (Michigan Food and Farming Systems)

 


Volunteer Opportunities

 

Organic Resources

2025 Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Resource Map for Michigan Organic Growers

Join the Michigan Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) as a Mentor, a Mentee or attend a field day or webinar to learn more:  

  • Videos from past TOPP events
  •  Q + A session on all things organic farming.

 Apply for Real Organic Project Certification today!

Michigan CSA Network

  • Farmer Advisory Committee FAQ: https://bit.ly/3QaMuca$900 for 30 hours 
  • Regional Farm Network FAQ: https://bit.ly/RegionalFarmNetworkFAQ
    • The Network has funding to support the following activities in each region:
      • Field Days - $500
      • Skill-based Workshops - $1000
      • Grower Gatherings - $500
      • Marketing events/support - CSA Fair/Open House Event - $2000

Farm Sign-up Form for both Farmer Advisory Committee and Regional Network Leads : https://forms.gle/3d5WfDfaKAA8UnEC9 

CSA Renewals Drive resource package


Farmer Mental Health

 


Surveys & other info

Surveys

  • Beginning Farmer Resource & Decision Tool survey
  • Paid farmer & farmworker focus groups – fill out this survey for more info
  • Michigan Climate Smart Agriculture Survey – fill out 1 part or all 5 😊
    • Part 1: Defining Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
    • Part 2: Scope, Criteria, and Measurable Impacts
    • Part 3: Farmers Perspectives & Incentives; Verification Process & Standards
    • Part 4: Integration with Existing Programs and Initiative; Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
    • Part 5: Scaling Up and Long-Term Sustainability; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

Other info

 


MVEG Resources


Advocate

Advocate for Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, Food Assistance and ways for new farmers to access land in the next Farm Bill:

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