Vegetables
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        Scholarships available to attend the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market ExpoPublished on October 24, 2025 
 Join fellow food producers at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo. Scholarship applications are now being accepted for first time attendees.
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        Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grantsPublished on October 23, 2025 
 Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects.
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        Best practices for buying farm inputsPublished on October 14, 2025 
 Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
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        Why test soil in the fall?Published on October 9, 2025 
 Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
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        Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026Published on October 7, 2025 
 Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
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        Overview of Lady Bird Deeds in MichiganPublished on October 2, 2025 
 Explore the use of a Lady Bird Deed for your estate.
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        Simplifying respiratory safety on the farmPublished on September 25, 2025 
 One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team.
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        Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market ExpoPublished on September 25, 2025 
 This year’s schedule is packed with educational opportunities for vegetable growers.
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        Download free curricula for beginning farmersPublished on September 5, 2025 
 Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
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        Fall harvest safety tipsPublished on September 5, 2025 
 Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
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        MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East LansingPublished on September 3, 2025 
 Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
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        Leasing land when profits are scarcePublished on September 2, 2025 
 Farmland rental strategies when margins are thin.
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        Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!Published on September 1, 2025 
 Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant.
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        Register for the Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Scheduled for October 21, 2025Published on August 28, 2025 
 The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference will be held October 21, 2025 on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing.
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        USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan countiesPublished on August 26, 2025 
 Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.
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        USDA Farmland Cash Rental RatesPublished on August 22, 2025 
 Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
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        Multi-Year Land Rent Value CalculatorPublished on August 19, 2025 
 A decision tool that provides different approaches to determining land rent by crop and rotation over multiple years.
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        How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?Published on August 8, 2025 
 Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.
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        Reducing heat stress in the fieldPublished on July 21, 2025 
 Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.
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        Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs Bulletin is now availablePublished on July 11, 2025 
 New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
