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Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects

Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally.
MSU Extension and WIC program collaborate to feed families

Published on March 15, 2024
Garden maintained by MSU Extension Master Gardeners provides food and educational opportunities for clients of the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC.
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer efforts

Published on January 31, 2024
Through their community service via gardening education, MSU Extension Master Gardeners contributed over $78,000 to Upper Peninsula communities in 2023.
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners cultivate community growth

Published on December 21, 2023
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners contribute over 10,000 hours of volunteer service in 2023.
Upper Peninsula MSU Extension Master Gardener recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours

Published on August 31, 2023
Advanced MSU Extension Master Gardener Sue Wanic earns her gold badge for 1,000 hours of service.
Diagnostic Academy recently held in the Upper Peninsula

Published on August 23, 2023
Extension Master Gardeners and others learn more about diagnostics and assisting the public with plant and insect concerns.
Mentors matter for new farmers

Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.