Previous Year Session Recordings

• Irrigation Water Sources for Gardens, Greenhouses, Small Farms; Small Scale Drip Irrigation Design and Planning

  Published on March 7, 2025

  Irrigation is essential for yields and quality of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. This session explores potential sources for small scale drip irrigation operations.

• Improving Drip Irrigation Efficiency: Keeping Irrigation Water in the Root Zone

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session focuses on irrigation scheduling, uniformity testing and other management practices to increase drip irrigation efficiency.

• Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy Update

  Published on March 7, 2025

  Listen to viewpoints of three professional working on the implantation issues of Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy and how it effects irrigation opportunities for agriculture in Michigan.

• Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency: BMPs for Center Pivot Irrigation

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session focuses on enhancing the efficiency of center pivot irrigation systems through the implementation of Best Management Practices, including key strategies for optimized water use and overall system performance.

• Optimizing irrigation: Scheduling and Soil Moisture Monitoring

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session explores strategies for effectively managing water resources using advanced irrigation scheduling and soil moisture monitoring methods.

• Water Rights, Registration and Reporting Requirements and Tools to Help

  Published on March 7, 2025

  Landowners have the right to use water, but there are registration and reporting requirements. Learn about the tool available to help meet the requirements.

• Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies

  Published on March 6, 2025

  Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact.

• Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till

  Published on March 6, 2025

  What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till.

• Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola

  Published on March 6, 2025

  Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases.

• Case #43: The Mystery of the Stunted Soybeans

  Published on March 6, 2025

  Join us for real life cases of stunted soybeans, the steps we took to determine the cause(s), and how to respond to your own crop mysteries (soybeans or otherwise).

• Slug and Bugs

  Published on March 6, 2025

  A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk.

• Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

  Published on February 28, 2025

  Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.

• Preserving MI Harvest - Dehydrating Produce and Herbs

  Published on February 28, 2025

  Discover how to dehydrate produce, herbs, and fruit leathers by learning about the different methods and resources for dehydrating.

• Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

  Published on February 27, 2025

  This session will provide an introduction to selling fresh meat in Michigan help farmers understand the major decision points and regulatory concerns involved in deciding to get hogs, sheep, goats and cattle processed and sold as meat in Michigan.

• Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

  Published on February 26, 2025

  Hear directly from a farmer with experience growing vegetable crops under the solar array, in the inter-row spacing, and on the fence line of the array.

• Effective fiber inclusion in beef cattle diets

  Published on February 26, 2025

  Fiber inclusion and the effectiveness of fiber in the diet plays an integral role in the digestibility of the diet being fed, which ultimately affects energy production and gut health of the animal.

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  Michigan CSA Network - Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for a Successful Grant Proposal

  Published on February 26, 2025

  This workshop will help farmers write grant proposals that stand out. Learn what funders are looking for in successful applications and how to pitch your ideas effectively. Also learn about a new online grant writing course available from MSU Extension.

• Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

  Published on February 26, 2025

  Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office.

• How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

  Published on February 26, 2025

  What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.

• Preserving MI Harvest-Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

  Published on February 26, 2025

  Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.