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New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop. -
Nursery production tour set for Aug. 7, 2019 in west Michigan
Published on July 18, 2019
Participants can learn about the diversity of nursery crop production in western Michigan. Sign up today! -
How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens
Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas. -
Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan
Published on July 8, 2019
Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production. -
When will the cool, wet weather end?
Published on June 24, 2019
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen gives insight on recent weather and predictions for the rest of the summer. -
Growing lavender in Michigan: Advice for a purple garden
Published on June 12, 2019
Lavender thrives in alkaline, rocky soils where many other agricultural crops do not grow. Learn the basics of lavender production. -
Greenhouse lighting: Are LEDs right for you?
Published on May 29, 2019
Horticultural lighting workshop on June 26 features national lighting experts from MSU. -
USDA offers cost share dollars for organic certification
Published on May 28, 2019
Producers and handlers are eligible for 75% of organic certification cost -
Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival. -
Early career agribusiness professional development training available
Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems.