Upcoming Events

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Throughout the year, a variety of events occur that we'd like to invite all MIFarmLink users to. See below to view these planned events, along with the details on how you can attend them.

 

Facing Farmland Hurdles? We Want to Hear From You

MIFarmLink and MSU Extension are teaming up on a SARE-funded research project to better understand the obstacles farmers face when trying to access or transfer farmland. Your input will help shape tools and strategies to support successful land transitions. If you’ve experienced challenges buying, leasing, or passing on farmland, take the short survey here.

 

 

Date: Jan 1, 2026, 8:00am - Apr 30, 2026, 5:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States

Webinars are held on Tuesdays, from noon to 1 p.m. Central Time from January to April. Winter webinars are 60-minute, online presentations that are FREE for everyone.
Date: Jan 27, 2026, 5:00pm - Mar 10, 2026, 5:00pm
Site: LSP Farm Transition Workshop
Address: WEBINAR REMOTE, MI United States

The 2026 course will be held online during seven Tuesday evenings this winter, Jan. 27 to March 10. The sessions build on one another. Register by Jan. 9th.
Date: Mar 11, 2026, 5:00pm - Mar 12, 2026, 3:00pm
Site: MSU Henry Center
Address: 3535 Forest Rd Lansing, MI United States
Date: Mar 12, 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Site: Bay de Noc Community College
Address: Joseph Heirman University Center 2001 N Lincoln Rd Escanaba, MI United States
Date: Mar 16, 2026, 8:00am - Mar 19, 2026, 5:00pm
Site: Park Place Hotel
Address: 300 East State Street Traverse City, MI United States
Date: Mar 16, 2026, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Site: Washtenaw Community College | Morris Lawrence Building
Address: 4800 E Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI United States

Registration is required and space is limited. Please only register if you are certain you will attend.
Date: Mar 16, 2026, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Site: Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
Address: 376 W. Main Street, Suite 130 Benton Harbor, MI United States
Date: Mar 17, 2026, 8:30am - 11:30pm
Site: King Milling
Address: 222 W Main St Lowell, MI United States

Contact bhuttenga@miottawa.org for more information.
Date: Mar 19, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Mar 21, 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Site: Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center
Address: 224 E Crosstown Pkwy Kalamazoo,, MI United States
Date: Mar 26, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Mar 28, 2026, 10:00am - Apr 25, 2026, 1:00pm
Site: Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center
Address: 224 E Crosstown Pkwy Kalamazoo, MI United States

This is a two part class:

Class 1 - Saturday, March 28th - 10 am - 1 pm

Class 2 - Saturday, April 25th - 10 am - 1 pm
Date: Mar 31, 2026, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Apr 1, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States

https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP
Date: Apr 2, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Apr 6, 2026, 8:00am - Apr 8, 2026, 5:00pm
Site: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Address: 219 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI United States
Date: Apr 9, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Apr 18, 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Site: Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center
Address: 224 E Crosstown Pkwy Kalamazoo, MI United States
Date: May 6, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Jun 3, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Jun 22, 2026, 8:00am - Jun 23, 2026, 5:00pm
Site: Adrian College
Address: 110 S Madison St Adrian, MI United States
Date: Jul 8, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Jul 16, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Jul 21, 2026, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Site: Multiple Farms
Address: 705 N. Zeeb Rd Ann Arbor, MI United States

Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Date: Jul 23, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Jul 30, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Jul 31, 2026, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Site: Multiple Farms
Address: Farms Sodus, MI United States

Tower Hill Farm 4448 Naomi Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Sodus, MI; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Date: Aug 5, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States
Date: Sep 2, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Site: WEBINAR
Address: VIRTUAL REMOTE, MI United States