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Celebrate the annual Central Michigan Seed Swap
Published on January 16, 2018
Join seed savers for the 4th annual Central Michigan Seed Swap in Midland on Feb. 25. -
Workshop for farmland seekers and retiring or transitioning farmers to be held in Kalamazoo
Published on December 28, 2017
Sessions will focus on land access and conservation. -
Think spring by signing up for a CSA
Published on December 18, 2017
Buying in now helps your farmer get ready for the growing season. -
Paperpot planter may produce profits
Published on December 15, 2017
Necessity is the mother of invention. Small farms are making big steps in improving efficiency by adopting the paperpot transplanter system. -
Michigan 2018 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference announced
Published on November 29, 2017
The February 2018 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference will provide essential elements for those exploring entry into Michigan’s expanding winery industry. -
2018 Winter statewide FSMA-defined grower safety trainings announced
Published on November 22, 2017
Get the training you need through one of 11 grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Focus on the forest for the holidays — benefits of real trees, wreaths and boughs
Published on November 21, 2017
Bringing fresh greenery into your home around the holidays is environmentally friendly and healthy for you and your family. -
Add Michigan-grown poultry to your menu
Published on November 14, 2017
Michigan poultry is available year round. -
Vegetable storage for extended marketing
Published on November 13, 2017
Whether holding items in storage throughout the main production season, or extending the marketing season into the winter, proper handling and storage techniques will help maintain quality of harvested crops. -
Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking 2018 host farms
Published on November 3, 2017
Want to join the effort to increase transparency in agriculture? Michigan State University Extension is looking for farm families who are interested in hosting a Breakfast on the Farm event next year.