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Ideal fertilizer use for culinary organic herb production

Published on January 31, 2023
Unlike ornamental flowering crops, the edible nature of herbs creates more opportunities for adding value by using organic production practices. Suståne is a certified organic slow-release fertilizer that is well-suited for containerized herb production.
New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

Published on January 24, 2023
Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
Sign up today for four greenhouse online courses

Published on November 29, 2022
Now through Dec. 31, 2022, you can sign up for four greenhouse production online courses: Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops, Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting, Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers, and Floriculture Root Zone Management.
Registration for online root zone management course now open

Published on November 28, 2022
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 31, 2022.
Ways organic fertilizer improves culinary herb production

Published on November 23, 2022
Culinary herbs are increasingly popular among consumers. As a result, commercial producers are increasingly growing containerized herbs. Additionally, since herbs are consumed, the value-added organic market poses additional opportunities for producers.
Register for the online Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops Course

Published on November 21, 2022
The course will guide you through the diagnostic process to learn what cultural, environmental, or nutritional factors can cause plant symptoms in greenhouse crops.
Register now for online biological control for greenhouse growers course

Published on November 21, 2022
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 31, 2022.
New plant health professional certificate program

Published on November 21, 2022
Growers can earn a plant health professional certificate by taking greenhouse online courses administered through Michigan State University Extension and University of Florida.
Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting course now open

Published on November 21, 2022
Participants will learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Dec. 31, 2022.
Hot crops: Dahlia and lavender production sessions at the 2022 Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 17, 2022
Specialty cut flower program features pro tips and insight from U.S. and Canadian experts.