Fruit & Nuts
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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. -
Webinar on thinking ahead about specialty crop marketing and finance
Published on January 5, 2023
The start of the new year brings new opportunities for fruit and vegetable producers to think creatively about growing their bottom line. -
Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession
Published on January 4, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers an array of educational sessions on farm development, management and succession. -
SARE resources available to everyone
Published on January 4, 2023
Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? -
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program
Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors. -
Best practices for buying farm inputs
Published on December 6, 2022
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash. -
Grain marketing strategies to consider for 2023
Published on December 6, 2022
Identifying tools that match your market expectations. -
Managed Pollinator Protection Plan update from Michigan State University Extension
Published on November 29, 2022
Education and outreach in Michigan to support pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension
Published on November 28, 2022
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
Exploring soil health in perennial fruit crops at Great Lakes Expo
Published on November 28, 2022
The Michigan State University Extension fruit team is excited to have an entire session dedicated to soil health in fruit crops. -
Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!
Published on November 21, 2022
Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills. -
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv
Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations. -
Attracting and retaining employees: An introductory workshop at the Great Lakes Expo
Published on November 9, 2022
Agricultural labor program on Dec. 6, 2022, features regional specialists in employment and human resources. -
Lower costs with an input purchasing plan
Published on November 4, 2022
Intentional planning improves buyer decision making. -
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
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. -
Heroes to Hives online program moves to Michigan Food & Farming Systems for the 2023 beekeeping season
Published on October 31, 2022
Michigan State University Extension continues to provide educational resources and host hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans and the program. -
Input Purchasing Plan Template (Excel)
Published on October 29, 2022
MS Excel based template for use in creating an input purchasing plan. -
Input Purchasing Plan Template (Word)
Published on October 29, 2022
MS Word based template for use in creating an input purchasing plan -
Strategies for 2023 farm inputs
Published on October 28, 2022
A November 22 MSU Extension webinar will discuss lowering your costs while maximizing your cash.