MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  How profitable does 2022 look for your farm?

  Published on April 12, 2022
  The MSU Cash Flow Estimator can help your farm answer this question.

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  Best annual and perennial varieties according to the 2021 Michigan Plant Trials

  Published on April 5, 2022
  MSU and each cooperating firm in the Michigan Garden Plant Tour trialed varieties throughout last summer and chose their best-of-the-best and visitor favorites from the 2021 trials.

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  Spring seminar series for specialty cut flower growers

  Published on February 23, 2022
  Online series addresses some of the most commonly asked questions in specialty cut flower production.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for winter 2022

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. Additional sites have been added for Restricted Use Pesticide Core Reviews and MDARD exams.

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  Sign up now for the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

  Published on January 31, 2022
  Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022.

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  Second careers in sustainable agriculture

  Published on January 18, 2022
  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.

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  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision

  Published on December 23, 2021
  Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community.

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  Highlighting specialty cut flower sessions at the 2021 Great Lakes Expo

  Published on November 12, 2021
  Cut flower program features pro tips, sage advice and insight from the academy.

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  How do I use less energy to heat my greenhouse?

  Published on November 5, 2021
  Michigan greenhouse growers talk about some of the ways to save energy in a new video.

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  Registration is open for the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo

  Published on October 26, 2021
  Education schedule offers a valuable assortment of sessions for new and experienced growers.

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  Cut flower farming: Is it right for you?

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Considerations and resources for aspiring cut flower farmers in Michigan.

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  Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

  Published on October 6, 2021
  The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

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  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.

• Seed Starting and Transplant Production

  Getting started with seed starting and transplant production.

• Specialty Cut Flower Production and Handling

  Getting started with specialty cut flower production and handling.