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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Partial Budgets for Specialty Crops

Presentation for Evaluating Operational Changes in Specialty Crops.
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero

Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.
A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.