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Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Starts Today

Aug. 18, 2025

The Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference connects producers and growers across the region for farm tours, hands-on workshops, and networking. Farmers of all ilks and backgrounds gather to network, share ideas, and gain new skills that will make small farms in Michigan more economically and environmentally sustainable.

The conference, held since 2000, is a program of Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology. This year's edition takes place Aug. 18 and 19 at the Leelanau School near Glen Arbor. 

Click here for information, conference highlights or to get tickets. Volunteers are also needed for the event.

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