• Bee Integrated: Linking Michigan Farmers and Beekeepers

  Published on March 2, 2022

  Farmers and beekeepers in Michigan describe how Bee Integrated brought them together to team up on honey bee health, opening lines of communication and setting the stage for collaboration for better crops and healthier honey bees.

• Michigan Tree Fruit Commission - Working in new ways to advance the industry

  The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission was created in 2014 with a focus on upgrading MSU research center infrastructure for apple, cherry, peach and plum projects.

• Key Wildlife Pests of Fruit and How to Promote and Protect Pollinators in Fruit Systems

  Published on March 24, 2022

  Learn more about key wildlife pests to be on the lookout for as well as how you can promote and protect pollinators on your operation.

• Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Varieties in Michigan

  Published on February 3, 2022

  Bill Shane and Cheyenne Sloan will discuss the varieties of tree fruit and small fruit best suited for growing in Michigan.

• Growing Cider Apples

  Published on April 8, 2016

  The basics of growing cider apples.

• Beginning Fruit

  Published on February 21, 2024

  Nothing compares to farm fresh fruit, but growing fruit can be a little more complicated than one would initially think. This session will cover the basics of fruit production and dispel some common myths that viral videos might have led you to believe

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 30, 2024

  Published on April 30, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Nov 20

  Canning Class is my Jam

  November 20, 2023 5:30PM – 7:00PM Samantha Griffin Kent MSU Extension, 775 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  This is a basic water bath canning class where we will jump right to work in the kitchen.

• Nov 2

  Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture

  November 2, 2023 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (Heritage Room)

  Agricultural workers are critical to the US economy to maintain a stable source of domestically-produced food. This one-day conference will feature an open discussion about these challenges and potential solutions to face them head-on.

• Oct 12

  Michigan Apple Crunch 2023

  October 12, 2023

  The annual Michigan Apple Crunch will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

• Dec 5

  Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

  December 5, 2023 – December 7, 2023 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

• Jan 16

  2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  January 16, 2024 – January 17, 2024 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

• Mar 14

  2024 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting

  March 14, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. West Michigan Research & Extension Center 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420

  Attendees will hear updated information on insect, disease and growing practices in tree fruit production.

• Apr 10

  Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in

  April 10, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM Doors open at 8:00 AM Michigan State University Clarksville Research Center, 9302 Portland Rd., Clarksville, MI 48815)

  An all-new event for 2024, the Spray Drone Spring Fly-in is an all-day workshop for current or future spray drone pilots.

• Feb 21

  Beginning Fruit

  February 21, 2024 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

  Nothing compares to farm fresh fruit, but growing fruit can be a little more complicated than one would initially think. This session will cover the basics of fruit production and dispel some common myths that viral videos might have led you to believe

• Jun 17

  Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

  June 17, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

  Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

• Jun 24

  Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

  June 24, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

  Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.