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Don’t become another deadly statistic

Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018

Published on May 23, 2018
Pest activity has increased over the past few weeks and growers are looking forward to a stretch of dryer weather.
Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm

Published on May 22, 2018
As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking.
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — May 18, 2018

Published on May 18, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled wind and rain to get their fields prepped and planted over the past two weeks.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — May 16, 2018

Published on May 16, 2018
After a week of rainy days, field preparation and planting have ground to a halt.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 16, 2018

Published on May 16, 2018
Asparagus harvest is here in west central Michigan.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update — May 16, 2018

Published on May 16, 2018
Rained has brought most field activities to a standstill.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Just as things dry out, more rain is in the forecast. Cabbage maggot flies are starting to emerge across the region.
Upper Peninsula forage research highlighted at upcoming field day

Published on May 9, 2018
Learn how to maximize your on-farm forage potential at this twilight event.
West central Michigan vegetable update — May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Spring is finally here in west Michigan!