Organic Agriculture
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What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on May 10, 2022
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
MSU’s Earth Day projects feature a fundraising campaign for MSU Extension apiaries
Published on April 22, 2022
You can support pollinator programming and education in Michigan by making a donation! -
Spring 2022 Mite-A-Thon is April 30 through May 15
Published on April 22, 2022
Beekeepers can participate in a North American effort to collect varroa mite infestation data in honey bee colonies. -
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. -
Beginning farmer educators: Take our survey
Published on March 31, 2022
Tell us about your experiences as an educator to help improve the quality of beginning farmer education in Michigan. -
Mole drains: A cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage
Published on March 17, 2022
Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 31, 2022
Published on March 14, 2022
This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production
Published on March 3, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Spring seminar series for specialty cut flower growers
Published on February 23, 2022
Online series addresses some of the most commonly asked questions in specialty cut flower production. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application
Published on February 19, 2022
Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration
Published on February 14, 2022
Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Appropriate storage options
Published on February 8, 2022
Part three of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
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. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts
Published on January 14, 2022
Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?
Published on January 12, 2022
Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision
Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community. -
Managed Pollinator Protection Plan update from Michigan State University Extension
Published on December 20, 2021
Education and outreach in Michigan to support pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension
Published on December 20, 2021
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
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.
