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MSU Extension seeking childcare providers to participate in innovative CSA, nutrition program
Published on November 3, 2022
By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters will increase access to local produce, educate providers about nutrition and teach children about gardening and agriculture. -
Checklist for irrigation winterization
Published on November 2, 2022
Proper winterization gets irrigation off to a good start for next year and lessens winter equipment damage. -
Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on October 31, 2022
Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible. -
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course
Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course. -
Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress
Published on October 11, 2022
Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management. -
Tips for improving the water quality performance of conservation drainage practices
Published on October 10, 2022
Learn which pipe property improves the water quality performance of saturated buffers, denitrifying bioreactors and phosphorus removal structures. -
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
Useful tips for produce safety water sampling and the opportunity to learn more
Published on August 23, 2022
Water sampling to meet on-farm produce safety rules and GAP requirements can be confusing. This article offers a few tips to doing it right and announces an opportunity to learn more. -
First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan
Published on August 18, 2022
A new insect brings new problems. -
Considering the flow of food in pack shed design
Published on August 9, 2022
Early in the process of planning a pack shed, think how food moves from harvest until it leaves the care of the operation. Tracing the flow of food helps pinpoint potential sources of contamination that might not otherwise be apparent. -
Mechanical weed control field day coming to southwest Michigan
Published on August 9, 2022
Join us Sept. 14, 2022, for a full day of weeding tool demonstrations and exhibits for both vegetables and row crops. -
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public
Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
Trending – Organic Foods
Published on July 12, 2022
In this post, we look at the popular organic food labels and explore what it means (and doesn’t mean) for an ingredient to be organic certified. -
New program can defray the cost of produce safety compliance
Published on July 5, 2022
Small fruit and vegetable farmers often cite the cost of food safety practices as a reason for not adopting them. A new government program can help these farmers defray the cost of participation in food safety audits and compliance with regulations. -
Insecticide options for spotted wing drosophila control in blueberry
Published on June 28, 2022
There are many options available for spotted wing drosophila (SWD) control in blueberry, and some new ones. -
Timing sprays for mid-season grape berry moth control
Published on June 28, 2022
Degree day model combined with recent experience can guide July spray timing. -
Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs
Published on June 23, 2022
Before we enter July and August when the bulk of irrigation water is applied, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help you prioritize needed repairs or sprinkler replacement.