MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Fruit & Nuts

• Introduction to Edible Chestnut Production

  Getting started with chestnuts

• 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

• Basics of Small Fruit Production

  Getting started with small fruit production

• Plant-based Enterprises Webinar

  Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.

• 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.

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  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.