Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Organic Farming Exchange

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  Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Old McDonald had some…carbon?

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  Early season vineyard management

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst.

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  Webinar on search engine optimization for farm and food businesses held April 20

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Join us to learn simple practices to set up a website and other digital properties for success in the search results.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

  Published on April 7, 2021
  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on April 2, 2021
  Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off 2021 growing season beginning April 1

  Published on March 15, 2021
  This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

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  Grower survey to assess herbicide drift damage in the North Central U.S.

  Published on March 1, 2021
  Specialty crop growers are asked to fill out this survey to help us understand the impact of herbicide drift.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  Irrigation and drainage education February 18, as part of MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference.

  Published on February 2, 2021
  Six irrigation and drainage sessions will occur on February 18 as part of the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference.

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  MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Spring Conference

  Published on February 2, 2021
  The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Spring Virtual Conference promises four days of content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts and hive product developers.

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  Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021.

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

  Published on November 20, 2020
  How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?

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  Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program.

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  I got a positive sample result: Now what?

  Published on November 17, 2020
  With third party auditors requiring environmental sampling and product testing, growers are often left wondering what to do when a test comes back positive. Here are answers to some common questions and who to call to avoid costly mistakes.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award

  Published on November 12, 2020
  A business pivot success story during COVID-19.

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  Coveyou Scenic Farm wins Best COVID-19 Pivot Award from the Michigan State University Product Center

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Michigan small farm ‘pivots’ to help feed neighbors.

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  MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

  Published on November 6, 2020
  With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.