Educational Opportunities

Finding financial Success in Uncertain Times Self-Paced | Online

The D2L course “Finding Financial Success in Uncertain Times” is designed to help producers identify the uncertainties that exist within the farm business and how to achieve financial success through planning for and reacting to that uncertainty. The course provides a roadmap for the journey ahead and helpful information will be available at several stops along the way. Learn more and register here.

Biosecurity Protocols for Dairy Cattle & Livestock | Online

The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship's Director of Managed Grazing Innovation Center (MGIC) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Jessica Duran, has created this 25 minute educational presentation on the spread of diseases and biosecurity measures for dairy cattle. The information presented in this recording can also be applied to other livestock and farm types. Watch here.

ABEJAS Aprendizaje Basico y Experto en Jornadas Apicolas Sostenibles | Online

Basic and Expert Learning in Sustainable Beekeeping, known as ABEJAS, or Aprendizaje Basico y Experto en Jornadas Apicolas Sostenibles, in Spanish — , is a new video series giving novice keepers a strong introduction to best practices and the science of apiculture, in both Spanish and English. Watch here.

1st Thursday of the month - City of Detroit Land Based Projects Virtual Office Hours | Online

This meeting is open to the public to provide information, answer questions, and assist with processes related to land based projects. This includes land acquisition, permitting, and more. Click here for more information. Click here for the meeting link.

May 7 - July 22 - Exploring Collaborative & Cooperative Land Access Series | 2 - 3 pm Online

American Farmland Trust’s Farmland for New Generation New York team will be hosting a 3-part webinar series in May, June, and July exploring issues related to accessing agricultural land using collaborative and cooperative models. The series is designed for farmers interested in participating in collaborative or cooperative land access projects, as well as service providers who often advise or coach farmers working on these projects. While the presenters are concentrated in NY and the Northeast, the content will be relevant for folks in the Midwest, as well. Learn more and register here.

June 30 - Healthy Goats, Healthy Soil: Integrating Livestock into Market Garden Production | 6 - 7 pm Online

Join Summer Brown of Goat Island Farm and NCAT’s Gabriella Soto-Velez for a free, practical webinar on holistic and organic-aligned goat management for diversified farms. Learn more and register here.

July 15 - TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 2: Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes | 2 pm - 3 pm Online

This webinar series will explore the science behind the workings of soil microbes, and why microbial inoculants are so effective in plant and soil health; describe and / or demonstrate practical, low-cost methods of creating quality composts and extracts; and share case studies and success stories of farmers using microbial inoculants on their farms. Learn more and register here.

July 16 - TOPP Farmer Webinars: Organic Certification for Urban Farms | 12 pm - 1 pm Online

Learn more and register here.

July 21 - Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more | 9 am - 5 pm

Learn more and register here.

July 21 - Dive deep into dairy grazing: pastures, processing, and economic opportunities field day | Annie G's Dairy, Anny Arbor

Lunch included. Learn more and register here.

July 23 - Research and Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge | 12 - 1 pm Online

Learn more and register here.

July 30 - How Producers Weigh the Cost-Benefit of Organic Certification | 12 - 1 pm Online

Learn more and register here.

August 22 - Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference | TBD Grand Traverse Region, MI

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SAVE THE DATE! Oct 4 - 6 2026

Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference | Downtown Bellaire, MI

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