Organic Agriculture
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Weed Management for Small-Scale Growers
As a small farmer, weeds can take up a large amount of your time, and finding practical solutions that don't require excessive machinery or other inputs you might not be comfortable with can be a really important strategy to support your farm profitability.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production
Published on March 2, 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.