Fruit & Nuts
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Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business
Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept. -
2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online
Published on July 12, 2018
Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing. -
Should you consider a U-pick enterprise?
Published on February 5, 2018
Consider the advantages and challenges carefully before starting a “pick-your-own” operation. -
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website
Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics. -
Planning and Operating a Mixed Fruit Orchard
Learn how to plan and manage your own mixed fruit orchard and be profitable.
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An introduction to blueberries webinar
Published on March 29, 2017
Getting started with blueberries. -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Beginning Farmer webinar to address maple syrup production
Published on January 6, 2017
Participants will gain an overview of what it takes to produce and market quality maple products. -
Growing Cider Apples
The basics of growing cider apples.
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Integrated Pest Management Resources at MSU Webinar
Getting started with Integrated Pest Management resources at MSU Webinar
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Growing Raspberries in High Tunnels
Basics of growing raspberries in high tunnels.
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Introduction to Edible Chestnut Production
Getting started with chestnuts
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Hoophouses webinar
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with hoophouses webinar -
Basics of Small Fruit Production
Getting started with small fruit production
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Beekeeping for Pollination and Honey
Getting started with beekeeping for pollination and honey
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Plant-based Enterprises Webinar
Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.
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Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a variety of marketing options and business basics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
MIFF’s Women in Agriculture Network Farm Development Center in the Flint area
Published on December 7, 2015
An innovative partnership with a Flint area hospital system and Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support women who are beginning a farming business by providing a place where they can receive education and development to achieve viable farming careers.