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Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

Published on April 8, 2022
Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.
Production Record Accuracy Check Template

Published on April 6, 2022
A Microsoft Excel tool to assist producers with reconciling production records for accuracy and completeness.
Bulletin E-3424 Marketing Fresh Produce via Direct to Consumer and Intermediated Markets

Published on March 31, 2022
The guide provides an overview of direct and intermediated marketing channels, including quality standards, insurance and food safety considerations, communication, skills, pricing, and typical customer profiles.
Presenter Panel Discussion of the Week's Pest Topics

Attendees submitted questions to the expert panel of presenters from the week's fruit sessions. The panel spent the Friday hour answering attendee submitted questions based on the week's topics.
Key Wildlife Pests of Fruit and How to Promote and Protect Pollinators in Fruit Systems

Learn more about key wildlife pests to be on the lookout for as well as how you can promote and protect pollinators on your operation.
Key Insect Pests and Diseases of Small Fruits

Diseases and pests can show up quickly to ruin fruit crops. This video will help you learn the basics, including management strategies, for important small fruit diseases and pests common in our region.
Key Insect Pests and Diseases of Tree Fruits

Diseases, and pests can show up quickly to ruin fruit crops. This session will help you learn the basics, including management strategies, for important tree fruit diseases and pests common in our region.
What is IPM and How do you do it?

Learn more about integrated pest management and how to implement IPM practices on your farm.
MSU Cash Flow Estimator

Published on March 14, 2022
The MSU Cash Flow Estimator is intended to help farm managers create a cash flow projection for their business.
Fruit Presenter Panel Discussion of the Week's Horticultural Topics

Attendees at the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference who participated in the fruit track, week 1 with horticultural topics were able to hear from an expert panel of presenters from the week's sessions. This panel spent the Friday hour answering attendee submitted questions based on the week's topics.
Digging in: How to pick and prepare a site for a fruit planting

Join Emily Lavely to learn more about how to pick the best location and prepare it for planting fruit.
Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Varieties in Michigan

Bill Shane and Cheyenne Sloan will discuss the varieties of tree fruit and small fruit best suited for growing in Michigan.
The Why and How for Training, Pruning, and Crop Management in Small Fruit and Tree Fruit

Learn more about the reasons for training and pruning, as well as examples on how to train, prune and manage the crop in small fruit and tree fruit
Sign up now for the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on January 31, 2022
Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022.
Second careers in sustainable agriculture

Published on January 18, 2022
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.
Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat

Published on November 22, 2021
Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan.
Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

Published on October 6, 2021
The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.
Crop Budget Estimator (All Crops)

Published on August 4, 2021
Crop budget estimator tool that allows budgeting development for any crop intended to be raised.
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.
Getting Started with Chestnuts

A primer on the Michigan chestnut industry from MSU Extension educator Erin Lizotte.