Fruit & Nuts
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What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Announcing 2024 Dirt to Glass conference: Elevating Michigan wine from the ground up, August 22-23 in Traverse City
Published on April 17, 2024
Dirt to Glass is an annual conference dedicated to advancing the Michigan grape and wine industry through education, collaboration and innovation. -
MSU Extension’s free produce safety texting service expands to serve North Central region
Published on April 17, 2024
The free produce safety texting service, which provides farm workers and their employers with one weekly produce safety text, will now be available to many more growers and their employees. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan. -
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom
Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure. -
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available in print or downloadable PDF
Published on April 9, 2024
Don’t forget to order the updated E0154 Michigan Fruit Management Guide for the 2024 season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
SARE resources available to everyone
Published on April 3, 2024
Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024
Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
Grants for training farm educators and graduate student research
Published on March 14, 2024
Grant-writing support is available free of charge for all six North Central SARE grants and for Michigan SARE mini-grants. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
MSU survey of Michigan residents aims to understand people’s knowledge and attitudes toward pollinators
Published on March 8, 2024
Please take 10 minutes to give us your thoughts towards pollinators. -
Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop
Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
Dirt to Glass conference returns to Traverse City August 22-23, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
Dirt to Glass offers cutting-edge information and tools for grape growers and wine producers to elevate their expertise. Led by industry leaders and academics, participants gain valuable insights on sustainability, soil health and winemaking practices. -
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)
How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.