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Ideal fertilizer use for culinary organic herb production
Published on January 31, 2023
Unlike ornamental flowering crops, the edible nature of herbs creates more opportunities for adding value by using organic production practices. Suståne is a certified organic slow-release fertilizer that is well-suited for containerized herb production. -
Dog Star Hops takes home coveted Chinook Cup for second year in a row
Published on January 26, 2023
Michigan hop farms are recognized for excellence at the 2023 Michigan Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show. -
New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions
Published on January 24, 2023
Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts. -
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10. -
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier. -
Collaborative video series with the Midwest Cover Crop Council
Published on January 11, 2023
A new video series on Midwest Cover Crop Council’s YouTube highlights Michigan farmers using cover crops. -
Five vegetable talks that can’t be missed at 2023 Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on December 22, 2022
Veg out to five great vegetable production talks from March 6 to March 10 at 9 a.m. each day. -
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program
Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors. -
Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan
Published on December 19, 2022
Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan. -
Ways organic fertilizer improves culinary herb production
Published on November 23, 2022
Culinary herbs are increasingly popular among consumers. As a result, commercial producers are increasingly growing containerized herbs. Additionally, since herbs are consumed, the value-added organic market poses additional opportunities for producers.