Events
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Oct 1
2026 Michigan Apple Crunch
October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.
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Oct 12
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
October 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Oct 13
SARE Youth Educator Grant Webinar
October 13, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by December 3, 2026 and join this webinar on October 13.
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Oct 13
SARE Research & Education Grant webinar
October 13, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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 3.
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Oct 14
SARE Partnership grant webinar
October 14, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply with 3+ farmers for up to $50K to support sustainable ag projects. Apply by December 3. Join the Webinar on Oct 14 @ 1 p.m. ET for more info.
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Oct 14
Selling to Local Food Markets: Farm Stops
October 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to farm stops.
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Oct 15
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – October 2026
October 15, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Oct 15
SARE Farmer Rancher Grant webinar
October 15, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
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 regenerative agriculture. Webinar is October 15 at 1pm ET.
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Oct 21
Selling to Local Food Markets: Schools and ECEs
October 21, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to schools and child care sites.
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Oct 23
NCR-SARE Grant Brainstorming with Michigan SARE Coordinators
October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Join SARE Coordinator Sarah Zeiler and SARE assistant Katie Brandt to get insights on SARE grants and tips for writing a SARE proposal on Friday October 23 at 1pm ET. Four SARE grants are now open and all are due December 3.
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Oct 24
MiCCA’s 3rd Annual Climate & Health Event: Food as Medicine for People and the Planet
October 24, 2026 8:30AM – 4:00PM Union Building Ballroom, Michigan State University
Join the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action (MiCCA) in East Lansing on Saturday, Oct. 24, as they explore the connections between climate change, agriculture, food, and health.
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Oct 26
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
October 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Oct 28
Selling to Local Food Markets: Food Hubs
October 28, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food hubs.
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Oct 29
Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Session — A Story of Food Systems Planning and Action in Hawaiʻi
October 29, 2026 3:30PM – 5:00PM
During this Connection Session, guests speakers will trace the evolution of recent food systems planning and collective action in Hawaiʻi.
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Oct 29
Good Food for Michigan Buyer/Supplier Event - Flint & Genesee County
October 29, 2026 5:30PM – 7:00PM Bendle High School, 2283 E Scottwood Ave, Burton, MI 48529
Join us for a Flint and Genesee County focused Buyer/Supplier event hosted by Good Food for Michigan.
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Nov 4
Selling to Local Food Markets: Food as Medicine Programs
November 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to food as medicine programs.
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Nov 4
2026 Spark Award Launch Webinar: Understanding Our Spark Awards and How We Can Help
November 4, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is thrilled to launch our final round of Spark Awards. This webinar will cover an overview of the Request for Applications, including what’s new, and the answers to frequently asked questions.
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Nov 6
2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference
November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Purdue University Extension and Michigan State University Extension host the 3rd annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.
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Nov 6
MIFarmLink: Michigan Farmer Connect — Loan Readiness for First-Time Borrowers
November 6, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM
This Michigan Farmer Connect session hosted by MIFarmLink is designed to help break down the steps of the lending process for farm and food business owners who are first-time borrowers.
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Nov 10
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
November 10, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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