Events
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Aug 5
Roots, Flowers, and Fresh Ideas: a Michigan Small Farm Tour Series
August 5, 2026 – September 10, 2026 Multiple
Some of the best lessons in agriculture are learned on the farm. This summer, MSU Extension invites you to visit six unique Michigan farms through a series of on-farm learning experiences
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Aug 22
Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference
August 22, 2026 8:30AM – 5:00PM MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
The Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference is a free, full-day learning event focused on regenerative agriculture strategies for orchard and vineyard systems.
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Aug 22
NEW DATE! Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event
August 22, 2026 10:00AM – 4:00PM Dansville, Michigan
Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms. This hands-on course is designed for people interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.
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Aug 25
Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
August 25, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw County
Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!
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Aug 27
Heartwood Forest Farm Tour
August 27, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM 1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
Visit Heartwood Forest Farm in Cedar, Michigan, a thriving farm business centered around culinary and medicinal herbs to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of building a farm around a distinctive niche.
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Aug 27
Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers Tour
August 27, 2026 1:30PM – 3:30PM 13435 S Cedar Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
Growing on just over ¾ acre of land nestled among the region's rolling hills, Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers produces hundreds of flower varieties while serving customers through a diverse mix of retail, wholesale, wedding, and special event markets.
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Aug 30
Bee Palooza
August 30, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824
Bee Palooza is a celebration of Michigan pollinators and the promotion of pollinator stewardship.
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Sep 2
FREE Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2026
September 2, 2026 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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Sep 10
Of the Land Farm Tour
September 10, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM 14201 H Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Join us in Battle Creek, Michigan, for a visit to Of The Land, a diversified farm and event destination that includes vegetable and flower production, farm-to-table catering, weddings and events, community programming, and local food distribution.
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Sep 16
Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
September 16, 2026 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
This event is perfect for farmers and ag advisors who want to see a particular weeding tool before buying it, learn how to adjust cultivators, see what is new in cultivation, and learn from other farmers.
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Oct 4
Michigan TOPP Network Partner Event: Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference 2026
October 4, 2026 – October 6, 2026 Various locations in and near Bellaire, Michigan
Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will be held in Bellaire on October 4 to 6.
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