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Annual chestnut growers meeting open to the public

Published on February 2, 2023
The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council annual educational and business meeting will take place Saturday, March 25, 2023.
February 22nd, 2023, Blueberry Pollination Field Day

Published on February 1, 2023
The goal of this workshop is to share with blueberry growers updated recommendations based on our recent research and conduct hands-on training with honeybees and wild bees.
Southeast Michigan Spring Fruit Meeting to be held March 23

Published on January 31, 2023
In-person meeting to be held at the Tollgate Farm in Novi with a virtual Zoom option. MDARD RUP credits and CCA CEU credits are available.
Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 19, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.
Webinar on thinking ahead about specialty crop marketing and finance

Published on January 5, 2023
The start of the new year brings new opportunities for fruit and vegetable producers to think creatively about growing their bottom line.
Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession

Published on January 4, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers an array of educational sessions on farm development, management and succession.
SARE resources available to everyone

Published on January 4, 2023
Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities?
Honeycrisp and internal browning survey available now

Published on December 21, 2022
A new survey for collecting data on Honeycrisp apple production is available to growers.
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.
New tart cherry cost of production study available now

Published on December 13, 2022
The newest tart cherry cost of production study is the most recent version since 2015. This version includes updated management costs with spotted wing Drosophila, earlier leaf spot controls and increased fertilizer prices in recent years.