• Bee Integrated: Maximizing Pollination in Michigan

  Published on March 2, 2022

  Beekeeper Jim Hilton of Hilton Honey Farm and farmer Mike Van Agtmael describe how they have been keeping honey bee hives in bigger groups to encourage better pollination.

• Bee Integrated: Blooms are a Boost for Bees

  Published on March 2, 2022

  Michigan State University Apiculture Extension Educator Ana Heck explains how good forage helps honey bees deal with other stressors.

• Fruit Presenter Panel Discussion of the Week's Horticultural Topics

  Published on March 4, 2022

  Attendees at the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference who participated in the fruit track, week 1 with horticultural topics were able to hear from an expert panel of presenters from the week's sessions. This panel spent the Friday hour answering attendee submitted questions based on the week's topics.

• Julianna Wilson

  Julianna Wilson is conducting research at MSU’s Clarksville Research Center, through a project funded by Project GREEEN and the Michigan Apple Committee, to look at factors involved with apple replant disease in Michigan.

• Growing Cider Apples

  Published on April 8, 2016

  The basics of growing cider apples.

• Beginning Fruit

  Published on February 21, 2024

  Nothing compares to farm fresh fruit, but growing fruit can be a little more complicated than one would initially think. This session will cover the basics of fruit production and dispel some common myths that viral videos might have led you to believe

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024

  An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

• Nov 20

  Canning Class is my Jam

  November 20, 2023 5:30PM – 7:00PM Samantha Griffin Kent MSU Extension, 775 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  This is a basic water bath canning class where we will jump right to work in the kitchen.

• Dec 5

  Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

  December 5, 2023 – December 7, 2023 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

• Oct 12

  Michigan Apple Crunch 2023

  October 12, 2023

  The annual Michigan Apple Crunch will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

• Nov 2

  Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture

  November 2, 2023 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (Heritage Room)

  Agricultural workers are critical to the US economy to maintain a stable source of domestically-produced food. This one-day conference will feature an open discussion about these challenges and potential solutions to face them head-on.

• Apr 10

  Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in

  April 10, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM Doors open at 8:00 AM Michigan State University Clarksville Research Center, 9302 Portland Rd., Clarksville, MI 48815)

  An all-new event for 2024, the Spray Drone Spring Fly-in is an all-day workshop for current or future spray drone pilots.

• Jan 16

  2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  January 16, 2024 – January 17, 2024 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

• Feb 19

  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  February 19, 2024 – March 1, 2024 Online Using Zoom

  Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.

• Feb 21

  Beginning Fruit

  February 21, 2024 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

  Nothing compares to farm fresh fruit, but growing fruit can be a little more complicated than one would initially think. This session will cover the basics of fruit production and dispel some common myths that viral videos might have led you to believe

• Jun 17

  Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

  June 17, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

  Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

• Jun 24

  Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

  June 24, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

  Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.