Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Organic Farming Exchange

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  New edition of cover crop field guide released

  Published on November 24, 2021
  The Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide has been revised to include updated and new information on cover crops and their use.

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  GLEXPO offerings for small and beginning farmers

  Published on November 24, 2021
  The Great Lakes EXPO returns to Grand Rapids, MI in 2021 for three days of educational sessions and workshops for the specialty crop industry.

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  5th annual Michigan Chinook Cup and Wild Card Competition

  Published on November 24, 2021
  HGM hop grower members should submit Brewers Cut samples by December 15, 2021.

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  Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat

  Published on November 22, 2021
  Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan.

• Production of biochar

  Published on November 18, 2021
  Webinar Thursday November 18

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  USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

  Published on November 3, 2021
  This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.

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  Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them

  Published on November 3, 2021
  Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil.

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  Heroes to Hives program teaches beekeeping to U.S. military veterans

  Published on November 3, 2021
  Registration is open for current and former U.S. service members to enroll in the Heroes to Hives online course.

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  Register for Michigan’s 2022 Drainage Design Workshop

  Published on November 2, 2021
  Learn about drainage concepts and how to design drainage systems for crop production and water-quality protection on March 8-10.

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  Biochar: Webinar series from the Great Lakes Biochar Network

  Published on October 27, 2021
  First webinar is Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.

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  Cut flower farming: Is it right for you?

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Considerations and resources for aspiring cut flower farmers in Michigan.

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  Soil health assessment tool now available for Michigan farmers

  Published on October 13, 2021
  In-field tool tracks soil health improvements.

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  New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions

  Published on October 12, 2021
  The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2021 Virtual IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Participants at the 2021 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2022 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

  Published on October 6, 2021
  The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.

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  MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Fall Conference 10/22-10/23

  Published on September 29, 2021
  The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Fall Virtual Conference promises content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts, and hive product developers.

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  Planning for irrigation expansion starts now

  Published on September 20, 2021
  High commodity prices and short stints of drought have many producers thinking about expanding irrigation.

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  Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety

  Published on September 16, 2021
  To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service.

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  Farm tax management on tap for the Sept. 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

  Published on September 16, 2021
  Join the Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 23 for tips on avoiding surprises during tax season.

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  Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

  Published on September 1, 2021
  The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan.