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Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
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.
What’s in your soil?

Published on September 1, 2023
Advanced soil testing methods improve farm management decisions. Five minutes of your time can make a difference!
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.
Join the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference on-farm on August 14

Published on August 1, 2023
Five farms will co-host the event with farm tours, workshops and community connections.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb

Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
Four Michigan producers awarded NCR-SARE 2023 Farmer Rancher Grants

Published on May 31, 2023
More than $65,000 was awarded to Michigan producers in 2023 through a competitive grant focused on exploring sustainable solutions in agriculture through on-farm research and education.
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

Published on April 18, 2023
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners

Published on March 30, 2023
Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on March 13, 2023
Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 30, 2023

Published on March 8, 2023
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.
Mentors matter for new farmers

Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.
Sustainable agriculture grants for training farm educators and graduate student research

Published on February 28, 2023
Apply by April for projects supporting people, resource protection, and long-term farm profitability.