Resources

Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators

Published on July 24, 2023
MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee management and health. This outreach is done through various channels.
MSU Extension Supports Efforts to Improve Water Quality in Impacted Watersheds

Published on July 24, 2023
The benefits of Michigan State University Extension’s water quality efforts go beyond the state’s borders by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes.
Basics of Electrical Weed Control

Published on June 20, 2023
Electrical weeding is an option for eliminating escaped weeds in numerous agricultural industries.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on March 13, 2023
Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
IPM Report to Our Partners

Published on September 15, 2022
The IPM Program recently wrapped up a four-year National Institute of Food and Agriculture sponsored project. We wanted to take this opportunity to share with our partners and collaborators the important work we have accomplished together.
Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor

Published on August 25, 2022
Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes.
Bulletin E-3424 Marketing Fresh Produce via Direct to Consumer and Intermediated Markets

Published on March 31, 2022
The guide provides an overview of direct and intermediated marketing channels, including quality standards, insurance and food safety considerations, communication, skills, pricing, and typical customer profiles.
Mole Drains

Published on March 17, 2022
Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil.
Afirmaciones sobrela crianza deanimales

Published on October 2, 2021
Estos términos de etiquetado se utilizan en productos para describir el entorno en el que se criaron los animales.
Etiquetado Natural y Orgánico

Published on October 2, 2021
Las afirmaciones de las etiquetas Natural y Orgánico se utilizan en alimentos para describir cómo se cultivaron, criaron y/o procesaron.
Assisting farmers to produce organic vegetables

Published on December 16, 2020
Vicki Morrone presents on organic certification and organic practices used to grow vegetables in Michigan.
Animal Raising Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
These labeling terms are used on products to describe the environment in which animals were raised during their life span. Animal raising claims describe the care the animal receives and how the producer maintains the land and environment.
Natural and Organic Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
Natural or organic label claims are used on food products to describe how they were grown, raised, and/or processed. Two government agencies oversee the production and labeling of food in the United States to ensure that label claims are truthful.
Common Questions and Answers about Beef Cattle Production

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Beef Cattle Production
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants
Delayed Planting Resources

Published on June 24, 2019
Wet weather and flooding resulted in severely delayed planting and a need to adjust farm management practices. MSU Extension's statewide network of agricultural educators work with farmers and provide informative articles to assist in decision making.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: Dunklee Family Farm

Published on May 31, 2019
Understanding the Dunklee Family Farm and what they have done with their farm.
Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

Published on April 11, 2019
MSU Extension experts created a comprehensive survey sent out to over 200 small farmers in Southeast Michigan and conducted a focus group in Washtenaw County. The document outlines the results of their research.