Organic Agriculture
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Raising woods-grazed pigs on new farms
Published on July 25, 2017
Some new farmers in the northern Michigan woodlands are breaking into farming by raising pigs in woods pasture. -
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website
Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics. -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Beginning Farmer webinar to address maple syrup production
Published on January 6, 2017
Participants will gain an overview of what it takes to produce and market quality maple products. -
Getting started with Hoophouse Management: Beginning farmer webinar series
Published on December 30, 2016
In response to widespread interest in season extension, Michigan State University Extension is offering a “Getting Started with Hoophouse Management” webinar as part of its Beginning Farmer Webinar Series. -
Getting Your Land Ready to Grow Organically - Certified or Not
Soil health and getting your farm’s soil ready to produce organically.
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Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness. -
Basic of Farm Business Planning and Financial Readiness
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness.
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Accepting Food Assistance Benefits to Increase Sales
Getting started with accepting food assistance benefits to increase sales.
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Irrigation on Small Farms
Getting started with irrigation on small farms.
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Compost Production and Use for Small and Mid-sized Farms
The basics of compost production and use for the small and mid-sized farm
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Transitioning to organic
Published on March 28, 2016
Gearing up to transition to organic agriculture. -
Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Rotations
Getting started with cover crops in organic vegetable rotations
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Organic Field Crops
Getting started with organic field crops.
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Organic Vegetable Pest Control Webinar
Getting started with organic vegetable pest control.
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Organic Certification
Getting started with USDA organic certification.
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Plant-based Enterprises Webinar
Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.
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Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a variety of marketing options and business basics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Small farm machinery and organic production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on small farm machinery and organic crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and are free for viewing. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available.