Fruit & Nuts
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Grants for training farm educators and graduate student research
Published on March 14, 2024
Grant-writing support is available free of charge for all six North Central SARE grants and for Michigan SARE mini-grants. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
MSU survey of Michigan residents aims to understand people’s knowledge and attitudes toward pollinators
Published on March 8, 2024
Please take 10 minutes to give us your thoughts towards pollinators. -
Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop
Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess. -
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
Dirt to Glass conference returns to Traverse City August 22-23, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
Dirt to Glass offers cutting-edge information and tools for grape growers and wine producers to elevate their expertise. Led by industry leaders and academics, participants gain valuable insights on sustainability, soil health and winemaking practices. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)
How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.
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Beyond the Farmers Market: Evaluating Direct Market Channel Opportunities
Where are you selling, or planning to sell your products? How do you make these decisions? We’ll talk about perceptions, realities, pros and cons of farmers markets, farm markets, CSAs, restaurant sales, institutional markets and more!
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Co-ops 101: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development
Published on February 23, 2024
Join us in person or online March 13, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. to learn more about cooperatives. -
The Three Fs of Farmland: Finding it, Funding it, and the Future of it.
Land access is often the biggest challenge for beginning farmers. Learn tools to find farmland, fund it, and to keep it farmland for future generations.
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Registration for annual March chestnut meeting is open
Published on February 12, 2024
All chestnut growers are welcomed to join MSU Extension and the Midwest Chestnut Producers Council for this annual educational and networking meeting, March 8-9. -
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference kicks off February 19, 2024
Published on February 8, 2024
Focused on raising and growing food and animals, the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Conference offers a multitude of topics and opportunities for attendees. -
Planning for pollination of fruit crops
Published on January 19, 2024
Pollination service contracts can clarify expectations for both beekeepers and growers during crop bloom. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on January 17, 2024
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 19 through March 1 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference. -
2024 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days is less than a month away
Published on January 12, 2024
Don’t forget to register for the expanded Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference and exhibitor show on Feb. 7-8 in Benton Harbor. -
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Fruit Session
This session of the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series focused on insurance options for Michigan tree fruit and small fruit growers.
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Preparing for 2024 with passage of the 2018 Farm Bill extension
Published on December 12, 2023
MSU Extension has resources to help you make your Farm Bill commodity program decisions. -
Partial Budgets for Specialty Crops
Presentation for Evaluating Operational Changes in Specialty Crops.