Fruit & Nuts
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Beginning Farmer webinar to address maple syrup production
Published on January 6, 2017
Participants will gain an overview of what it takes to produce and market quality maple products. -
Growing Cider Apples
The basics of growing cider apples.
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Integrated Pest Management Resources at MSU Webinar
Getting started with Integrated Pest Management resources at MSU Webinar
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Growing Raspberries in High Tunnels
Basics of growing raspberries in high tunnels.
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Introduction to Edible Chestnut Production
Getting started with chestnuts
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Hoophouses webinar
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with hoophouses webinar -
Beekeeping for Pollination and Honey
Getting started with beekeeping for pollination and honey
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Basics of Small Fruit Production
Getting started with small fruit production
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Plant-based Enterprises Webinar
Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.
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Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a variety of marketing options and business basics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
MIFF’s Women in Agriculture Network Farm Development Center in the Flint area
Published on December 7, 2015
An innovative partnership with a Flint area hospital system and Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support women who are beginning a farming business by providing a place where they can receive education and development to achieve viable farming careers. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 2
Published on January 31, 2014
New farmers should have a clear understanding of fertilizers and soil amendments, both conventional and organic. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 1
Published on January 28, 2014
New farmers can benefit from careful assessment of their farm’s soils and planning for crop rotations and use of cover crops. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers.