• 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.

  • 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.

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 30, 2024

    Published on April 30, 2024

    An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 7, 2024

    Published on May 7, 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Jun 10

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    June 10, 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.

  • May 20

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    May 20, 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.