MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

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  Insurance options for vegetable growers

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.

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  Bulletin E-3413 Insurance Options for Vegetable Growers

  Published on April 28, 2021
  Bulletin explores risk management tools available to vegetable producers through the USDA's Risk Management Agency.

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  Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers

  Published on January 18, 2021
  A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost.

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program.

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  MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant

  Published on September 23, 2020
  MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

• No-till Vegetable Production on Small Scale

  MSU Extension offers this video for the users to learn about no-till vegetable production on a smaller scale.

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  MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm

  Published on March 29, 2019
  The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community

• Seed Saving

  Getting started with learning more about saving your seeds.

• Growing Specialty Mushrooms

  Getting started with growing specialty mushrooms.

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  Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?

  Published on December 20, 2018
  Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.

• MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers

  Published on December 6, 2018
  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort.

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  2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online

  Published on July 12, 2018
  Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing.

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  Organic Garlic Production - E3371

  Published on April 24, 2018
  What you need to know about getting started with organic garlic production, including soil preparation, planting and management.

• Seed Starting and Transplant Production

  Getting started with seed starting and transplant production.

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  Should you consider a U-pick enterprise?

  Published on February 5, 2018
  Consider the advantages and challenges carefully before starting a “pick-your-own” operation.

• 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.

• Hoophouse Management Webinar

  Getting started with hoophouse management.