MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Pollinator Week fundraising campaign for MSU honey bees and beekeeping education

  Published on June 3, 2022
  You can support pollinator programming in Michigan by making a donation!

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 20, 2021
  Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.

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  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.

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  USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

  Published on November 3, 2021
  This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.