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Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
The Michigan Apple Crunch returns this October

Published on September 1, 2023
Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch.
MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest announced for October 7-8, 2023

Published on September 1, 2023
Pumpkinfest will offer options for food, music, interactions with farm animals, educational exhibits, wagon rides and fun for the whole family—not to mention the star of the show: pumpkins!
Comment period for Michigan Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices closes soon

Published on August 22, 2023
Now is the time to comment on the proposed changes for 2024. The comment deadline is Aug. 25, 2023.
Michigan hop crop report week of August 10, 2023

Published on August 11, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control.
Join the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference on-farm on August 14

Published on August 1, 2023
Five farms will co-host the event with farm tours, workshops and community connections.
Michigan hop crop report week of July 27, 2023

Published on July 28, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control.
Michigan hop crop report week of July 13, 2023

Published on July 13, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.