Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Aug 28

    WCCD Field Day

    August 28, 2026 8:00AM – 3:00PM 2271 E Northfield Church Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Getting the dirt on soil health tests: A practical approach to improving nutrient use efficiency

  • Aug 28

    TOPP-MIFarmLink Match & Mingle

    August 28, 2026 1:00PM – 3:00PM 2271 E Northfield Church Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Join us after the Washtenaw County Conservation District Field Day for an afternoon of networking and agricultural resources!

  • 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.

  • Sep 8

    Living Soils Workshop

    September 8, 2026 4:30PM – 7:30PM MSU Extension Classroom (Floor 1), 705 North Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

    Join us to learn how living soil works is foundational to understanding regenerative farming.

  • Sep 28

    Zoning & Agriculture: A New City Farm Workshop - SARE Educator Event

    September 28, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM 1115 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503

    Farm educators, agriculture professionals and farmers are invited to learn about zoning. Tactics for farming in urban areas and in areas not zoned as agriculture will be a focus.

  • 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.