News
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Developing the leaders you need
Published on February 18, 2019
When farm owners extend their view of employee development farther, much farther, they develop their business as they develop their employees.
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Hop scouting pocket guide now available in Spanish
Published on February 8, 2019
This guide can help Spanish-speakers optimize hop scouting in the field.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference celebrates diversity in agriculture
Published on January 24, 2019
Small- and medium-scale farmers come together for education and fellowship during the Feb. 9, 2019, conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in southeast Michigan
Published on January 23, 2019
Michigan State University Extension’s 2019 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management, as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Focus on Precision Technology That Pays at 2019 MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on July 26
Published on January 22, 2019
Producers can learn to use technology that increases their farm’s bottom line through data-based decisions and planning.
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Participant registration is open for the Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference
Published on January 7, 2019
Join us in downtown Traverse City, Michigan, for the premier hop and barley conference in the Midwest on Feb. 28 – March 2, 2019.
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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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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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Hop producers encouraged to compete for the 2018 Cascade Cup
Published on December 18, 2018
Judging will take place at the American Hop Convention in Monterey, CA. Only one winner will be awarded the distinguished “Cascade Cup”.
