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Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference

  • Grand Traverse Resort and Spa 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610 (map)

Announcing the 21st annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference—the premier educational gathering of regional growers, hobbyists and educators.

Over two full days, you will have the opportunity to not just learn, but also connect with your peers. Attend dynamic lectures and classes both days.

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Friday's Farm School offers a day of in-depth, advanced learning.

Saturday's main conference presents over 35 sessions to choose from ranging all farm-related topics.

Friday night festivities include a cocktail hour with cash bar, live music and the return of the Friday dinner option.

More advanced courses are offered on Friday at Farm School:

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Hemp School 

with Margarite Bolt of Purdue University, James DeDecker of MSU UPREC, and Leah Sandler of the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

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Herb School

with Nancy Phillips of Heartsong Farm and author of, The Herbalist Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines.



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Maple Syrup School

with Craig Waldron of Far Hills Maple Syrup LLC and Mike Ross of Michigan Maple Farms

Check out the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference website to see the entire speaker and session lineup and agenda, plus information on the two-day Trade Show, now free and open to the general public!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: Register for one or register for all the events—all tickets are a la carte. Just make sure to do it today to get the Early Bird Price (ending December 2.)

*Note: There are no paper registrations.* All registrations must be done online or by phone (call (231) 883-2708 to register by phone).

Earlier Event: January 24
Farm School 2020