2023 Recordings

A multitude of sessions will take place from February 27 - March 10, 2023 as part of the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference. Explore the tracks, corresponding sessions and learn more using the links to the right. Below you will find an overview of the schedule.

Several sessions will offer RUP and/or CCA credits to eligible attendees.

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

February 27
9 a.m. - WATER - Dealing with Heavy Rainfall in a Changing Climate

10 a.m. - WATER - Mole Drains: A Cheap Alternative to Subsurface Tile Drainage

11 a.m. - WATER - Recommendations for Improving Irrigation Water Use Efficiency

12 p.m. - WATER - Water Policy, Quantity, and Withdrawal: Nationally and in the Great Lakes

12 p.m. - FRUIT - History of Fruit Production

1 p.m. - WATER - 2022 Irrigation: A Year in Review

2 p.m. - WATER - Is Michigan's Large Volume Water Use Affecting Natural Resources

3p.m. - WATER - Large Volume Water Use Registration and its Role in Protecting Water Resources

6p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Getting Started with Beekeeping
February 28
8 a.m. - FIELD CROPS - Making the Most of Drones in Agriculture

9 a.m. - FIELD CROPS - Forage Production 101

10 a.m. - FIELD CROPS - Designing Cropping Systems for Healthier Soils, Improved Biodiversity, and more Profit

11 a.m. - FIELD CROPS - A Game of 20 Questions...Diagnosing Herbicide Injury in Field Crops

12 p.m. - FRUIT - Michigan's Small Fruit Industry

6 p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Backyard Poultry

6 p.m. - PRESERVING MI HARVEST - Canning Basics
March 1
9 a.m. - FARM BUSINESS - Risk Management Options for MI Specialty Crop Growers

10 a.m. - FARM BUSINESS - Turning Your Hobby into a Business

12 p.m. - FRUIT - Michigan's Tree Fruit industry

6 p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE Basic Biosecurity
March  2
10 a.m. - COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS - Growing For Schools: Crop Production and Planning

12 p.m. - FRUIT - New Technologies for Fruit Production in Michigan

6 p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - The Michigan Manure Haulers Certification Program Value Proposition
March  3
10 a.m. - COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS - Pricing for Schools: Understanding for Costs, Margins, Limitations, and Opportunities

12 p.m. - PRESERVING MI HARVEST - Canning Pickles and Tomatoes

March 6
9 a.m. - VEGETABLE - Biological Management of Insects and Diseases

2 p.m. - ENVIRONMENT - Grazing Sheep and Cattle in Solar Projects

6 p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Horse Farm Emergency Preparedness

March 7
9 a.m. - VEGETABLE - Shoot Vegetables 101: Salad Mixes

2 p.m. - ENVIRONMENTAL - What Every Michigan Citizen Should Know about Solar Projects

6 p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Managing the Health of Your Livestock, Parasite Control and Management Plans for Small Farms
March 8
9 a.m. - VEGETABLE - Froot Vegetable 101: Sweet Corn

10 a.m. - FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Gaining and Demonstrating Farm Management Experience - Tips for New Farm Managers

11 a.m. - FARM STRESS - Facing Challenging Times on the Farm

1 p.m. - FARM BUSINESS - Building the Right Succession Plan for Your Farm

2 p.m. - ENVIRONMENT - Conservation Cost Share Round-Up

6 p.m. - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Marketing Animal Products at Farmer's Markets in Michigan
March 9
9 a.m. - VEGETABLE - Alternatives to Paraquat: Use of Tiafenacil as an Alternative to Paraquat to Control Row Middle and Preplant Weed Control

10 a.m. - COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS - Growing for Schools: Product Development and Processing Partnerships

12 p.m. - PRESERVING MI HARVEST - Making Jam & Jelly



March 10
9 a.m. - VEGETABLE - Root Vegetable 101: Beets, Carrots & Radishes

10 a.m. - COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS - Growing for ECE: Insights into the Growing Early Care and Education Market

12 p.m. -
ENVIRONMENT - Pollinator Habitat in Solar Projects