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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.
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.
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.
Crop Budget Estimator (All Crops)

Published on August 4, 2021
Crop budget estimator tool that allows budgeting development for any crop intended to be raised.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business

Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept.
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.