• 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

• What is IPM and How do you do it?

  Published on March 21, 2022

  Learn more about integrated pest management and how to implement IPM practices on your farm.

• Michigan Tree Fruit Commission - Working in new ways to advance the industry

  Published on April 1, 2024

  The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission was created in 2014 with a focus on upgrading MSU research center infrastructure for apple, cherry, peach and plum projects.

• 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.

• Presenter Panel Discussion of the Week's Pest Topics

  Published on March 25, 2022

  Attendees submitted questions to the expert panel of presenters from the week's fruit sessions. The panel spent the Friday hour answering attendee submitted questions based on the week's topics.

• Key Wildlife Pests of Fruit and How to Promote and Protect Pollinators in Fruit Systems

  Published on March 24, 2022

  Learn more about key wildlife pests to be on the lookout for as well as how you can promote and protect pollinators on your operation.

• Key Insect Pests and Diseases of Tree Fruits

  Published on March 22, 2022

  Diseases, and pests can show up quickly to ruin fruit crops. This session will help you learn the basics, including management strategies, for important tree fruit diseases and pests common in our region.

• Digging in: How to pick and prepare a site for a fruit planting

  Published on February 28, 2022

  Join Emily Lavely to learn more about how to pick the best location and prepare it for planting fruit.

• SWMREC Peaches Virtual Field Day Webinar

  Published on October 2, 2020

  Bill Shane and Greg Lang discuss peach research and varieties at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center.

• Understanding and Minimizing Cold Damage in Fruit Crops

  Published on February 18, 2021

  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With 2021 - Fruit Session: Review of winter and spring cold events, how cold damages plants, and measures growers can use to reduce the impact cold on their crops.

• Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Varieties in Michigan

  Published on February 3, 2022

  Bill Shane and Cheyenne Sloan will discuss the varieties of tree fruit and small fruit best suited for growing in Michigan.

• Key Insect Pests and Diseases of Small Fruits

  Published on March 23, 2022

  Diseases and pests can show up quickly to ruin fruit crops. This video will help you learn the basics, including management strategies, for important small fruit diseases and pests common in our region.

• Mar 12

  Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

  March 12, 2025 8:30AM – 10:30AM Saginaw County MSU Extension Office, 723 Emerson Street, Saginaw, MI 48607

  Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

• Apr 24

  Unconventional Fruit Working Group 07: Buying Products for the 2025 Season

  April 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  This is a free, virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.

• Feb 26

  Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

  February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036

  Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

• Apr 3

  Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

  April 3, 2025 8:30AM – 10:30AM Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, 3775 S Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI, 48734

  Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

• Apr 1

  Tuesday Evening Fruit Meetings

  April 1, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom

  Join Educators Derek Plotkowski, Mike Reinke and Cheyenne Sloan for our weekly small fruit IPM updates.

• Mar 29

  Fruit Tree Care

  March 29, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM 10:00am Nature Center 459 Livingston Blvd. Gaylord, MI 49735

  Join MSU Extension Horticulture Educator, Nathaniel Walton, for discussion on growing your own fruit trees. Learn which varieties are ideal for northern Michigan and how to properly plant them, followed by a hands-on pruning demonstration in the garden.

• May 29

  Unconventional Fruit Working Group 01: Orchard and Vineyard Floor Management

  May 29, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom

  This is a virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.

• Oct 30

  Unconventional Fruit Working Group 05: Post-season Management - Virtual Meetup

  October 30, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Online

  This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.