Events
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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 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.
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Oct 30
Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 2
October 30, 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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Nov 4
Webinar: How to Make Money in Organic Farming
November 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
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Nov 6
Organic Pesticide Management Webinar
November 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Join us for a webinar discussing organic pesticide management.
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Nov 11
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - November 11, 2025 - (Webinar)
November 11, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Virtual - Zoom
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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Nov 13
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - November 2025
November 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM 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.
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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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Nov 20
MLFCN November Monthly Meeting 2025
November 20, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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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.
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Dec 18
MLFCN December Monthly Meeting 2025
December 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Jan 10
MOFFA Organic Intensives 2026 - TOPP Parter Event
January 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9am to 5pm ET MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823
The MOFFA Organic Intensives will bring three full-day conference workshops to East Lansing on Saturday January 10, 2026.
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Jan 15
MLFCN January Monthly Meeting 2026
January 15, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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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