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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.
MSU’s Earth Day projects feature a fundraising campaign for MSU Extension apiaries

Published on April 22, 2022
You can support pollinator programming and education in Michigan by making a donation!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best practices for onion production

Published on December 20, 2021
Select the right cultivars and avoid flavor-altering pitfalls.
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.
Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 20, 2021
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
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.
Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them

Published on November 3, 2021
Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil.
Heroes to Hives program teaches beekeeping to U.S. military veterans

Published on November 3, 2021
Registration is open for current and former U.S. service members to enroll in the Heroes to Hives online course.
Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

Published on October 6, 2021
The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.