• Bee Integrated: Linking Michigan Farmers and Beekeepers

    Published on March 2, 2022

    Farmers and beekeepers in Michigan describe how Bee Integrated brought them together to team up on honey bee health, opening lines of communication and setting the stage for collaboration for better crops and healthier honey bees.

  • 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.

  • Greg Lang

    Gregory Lang is studying the benefits of a fruiting wall system for growing sweet cherries at MSU’s Clarksville Research Center.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Filter Method for Sampling for Spotted Wing Drosophila Larvae

    Published on April 11, 2024

    This video provides instructions for how to use a reusable coffee filter to monitor ripe blueberries for spotted wing drosophila larvae.

  • 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 9, 2024

    Published on April 9, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Mar 14

    2024 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting

    March 14, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. West Michigan Research & Extension Center 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420

    Attendees will hear updated information on insect, disease and growing practices in tree fruit production.

  • 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.

  • 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.