Commercial flower growers and aspiring flower farmers have a new opportunity to learn from experienced producers as Michigan State University Extension opens registration for its 2026 Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour series.
The free educational program will take participants to three Michigan flower farms during August, offering behind-the-scenes access to successful specialty cut flower operations and practical insights into production, marketing and business management.
This year’s tour schedule includes visits to Hazelwood Flower Farm in Oakland Township on Aug. 11, Twig End Farm in Flint on Aug. 18 and Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar on Aug. 27. Each stop will feature guided farm tours, discussions with host growers and MSU Extension educators, and opportunities to network with others in the cut flower industry.
Topics will vary by location but include organic growing practices, crop selection, irrigation, agritourism, direct-to-consumer marketing, wholesale and retail sales, labour management and strategies for building a profitable flower farm. The tours are designed for commercial growers, beginning flower farmers and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of specialty cut flower production.
Registration is free, but advance registration is required. MSU Extension says the tours are intended to provide practical, hands-on learning while fostering connections among Michigan’s growing community of specialty cut flower producers. As consumer demand for locally grown flowers continues to rise, the tour series offers valuable insights for growers looking to strengthen and diversify their businesses.
Read more at Michigan State University Extension.
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