News
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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
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Seedless fruit is not something new
Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending one of the optional review classes scheduled in multiple counties in southeast Michigan.
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Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?
Published on December 20, 2018
Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.
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Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps.
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Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.
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Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Conference
Published on December 6, 2018
Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Mar. 7, 2019.
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New grapevine virus testing services at MSU starting in summer 2019
Published on December 3, 2018
Based on a grapevine virus survey, MSU Diagnostic Services is developing new laboratory tests to diagnose problems in Michigan’s vineyards. Watch for details as we develop this service.
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Timothy Miles brings small fruit and hop pathology lab, research expertise to MSU
Published on November 29, 2018
Michigan State University recently welcomed small fruit and hop pathologist Timothy Miles as a faculty member and Extension specialist.
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New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
Published on November 28, 2018
This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.
