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  • New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

    Published on January 24, 2023
    Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.

  • Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

    Published on January 19, 2023
    The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.

  • Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

    Published on January 18, 2023
    Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.

  • Webinar on thinking ahead about specialty crop marketing and finance

    Published on January 5, 2023
    The start of the new year brings new opportunities for fruit and vegetable producers to think creatively about growing their bottom line.

  • SARE resources available to everyone

    Published on January 4, 2023
    Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? 

  • Five vegetable talks that can’t be missed at 2023 Ag Ideas to Grow With

    Published on December 22, 2022
    Veg out to five great vegetable production talks from March 6 to March 10 at 9 a.m. each day.

  • Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

    Published on December 21, 2022
    Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.

  • Managed Pollinator Protection Plan update from Michigan State University Extension

    Published on November 29, 2022
    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 November 28, 2022
    Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.

  • Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!

    Published on November 21, 2022
    Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills.

  • Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv

    Published on November 17, 2022
    Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations.

  • MSU Extension seeking childcare providers to participate in innovative CSA, nutrition program

    Published on November 3, 2022
    By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters will increase access to local produce, educate providers about nutrition and teach children about gardening and agriculture.

  • Heroes to Hives online program moves to Michigan Food & Farming Systems for the 2023 beekeeping season

    Published on October 31, 2022
    Michigan State University Extension continues to provide educational resources and host hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans and the program.

  • Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    Published on October 31, 2022
    Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible.

  • Michigan SARE Mini Grants support training for farm educators

    Published on October 26, 2022
    Apply now for grants up to $1,500.

  • A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

    Published on October 13, 2022
    Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.

  • MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

    Published on September 16, 2022
    New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.

  • Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education 

    Published on September 6, 2022
    SARE annual grant request issued.

  • Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor

    Published on August 25, 2022
    Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes.

  • Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available

    Published on July 22, 2022
    A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm.

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