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Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession
Published on January 4, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers an array of educational sessions on farm development, management and succession. -
Five vegetable talks that can’t be missed at 2023 Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on December 22, 2022
Veg out to five great vegetable production talks from March 6 to March 10 at 9 a.m. each day. -
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program
Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors. -
Grain marketing strategies to consider for 2023
Published on December 6, 2022
Identifying tools that match your market expectations. -
Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!
Published on November 21, 2022
Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills. -
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv
Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations. -
Lower costs with an input purchasing plan
Published on November 4, 2022
Intentional planning improves buyer decision making. -
MSU Extension seeking childcare providers to participate in innovative CSA, nutrition program
Published on November 3, 2022
By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters will increase access to local produce, educate providers about nutrition and teach children about gardening and agriculture. -
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Input Purchasing Plan Template (Excel)
Published on October 29, 2022
MS Excel based template for use in creating an input purchasing plan. -
Input Purchasing Plan Template (Word)
Published on October 29, 2022
MS Word based template for use in creating an input purchasing plan -
Strategies for 2023 farm inputs
Published on October 28, 2022
A November 22 MSU Extension webinar will discuss lowering your costs while maximizing your cash. -
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling
Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that. -
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. -
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. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
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. -
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. -
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.