MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  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.

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  Boletín E-3413SP Opciones de Seguro para productores de hortalizas

  Published on September 6, 2022
  El boletín explora las herramientas de gestión de riesgos disponibles para los productores de hortalizas a través de la Agencia de Gestión de Riesgos del USDA.

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  Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education 

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

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  USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

  Published on August 29, 2022
  Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services

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  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.

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  Reducing heat stress for you and your employees

  Published on June 22, 2022
  Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture.

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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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  Production Record Accuracy Check Template

  Published on April 6, 2022
  A Microsoft Excel tool to assist producers with reconciling production records for accuracy and completeness.

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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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  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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  MSU Cash Flow Estimator

  Published on March 14, 2022
  The MSU Cash Flow Estimator is intended to help farm managers create a cash flow projection for their business.

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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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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for winter 2022

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. Additional sites have been added for Restricted Use Pesticide Core Reviews and MDARD exams.

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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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  Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be live and in-person Feb. 2-3, 2022

  Published on January 13, 2022
  Register now! Sessions for fruit and vegetable growers. This year’s special session is on marketing.

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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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  Are you SET to farm?

  Published on December 20, 2021
  Looking for the limits of an opportunity can help one plan more effectively for the best use of the finite resources in life: space, energy and time.

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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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  Best practices for onion production

  Published on December 20, 2021
  Select the right cultivars and avoid flavor-altering pitfalls.