Resources
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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. -
Farming for Change: Developing a Participatory Curriculum on Agroecology, Nutrition, Climate Change and Social Equity in Malawi and Tanzania
Published on January 28, 2019
This article describes the process of developing an innovative curriculum across 2 weeks of training for smallholder farmers with limited formal education. -
Organic Certifying Agencies Registered in Michigan
Published on November 30, 2018
View this updated list of of USDA-NOP Accredited Organic Certifying Agencies in Michigan. -
Organic Certification: Tools for Your Toolshed
Published on November 30, 2018
Learn about finding an organic certifier, planning your site, and practices you can use to create a successful organic farm. -
Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan: Where to Start?
Published on August 1, 2018
This Michigan State University Extension bulletin was developed to outline steps to initiate the process and to aid farmers in deciding whether this type of certification is the best route for their farm. -
Organic Garlic Production - E3371
Published on April 24, 2018
What you need to know about getting started with organic garlic production, including soil preparation, planting and management. -
Seed Production Guide Curriculum for Malawi - A Farmer Field School Approach
Published on April 1, 2018
This is a manual to guide educators across the globe to help farmers learn to grow legume seed for production and for sale. The information on teaching suggests using a participatory and experiential learning approach. -
Action Learning: Teaching Others to Engage with Learners
Published on April 1, 2018
Everyone can learn; it’s just that not all people learn best with the same approach. This module offers a mixture of different teaching approaches to maximize learning by all. -
Organic matter basics
Published on February 19, 2018
Getting started with organic matter basics. -
Getting started with organic matter basics
Published on February 14, 2018
What is soil organic matter, and how can it be improved? Watch this webinar to learn more! -
Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops and Seeds: Action Learning Curriculum for Small-Holder Farmers
Published on April 1, 2017
This curriculum can be used by any educator as a guide to engage farmers to better understand soils and how management of soil impacts the crop. -
Integrated Strategies for Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Small Fruit Production
Published on December 13, 2016
Cultural, biological and chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit crops. -
Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness. -
Transitioning to organic
Published on March 28, 2016
Gearing up to transition to organic agriculture. -
Organic Raspberry Production in Three-Season High Tunnels (E3235)
Published on October 19, 2015
This fact sheet provides helpful information including: site selection, tunnel types, planting, pollination and weed, pest and nutrient management. -
Organic Raspberry Production in Three-Season High Tunnels
Published on February 19, 2015
Growing organic raspberries using season extension offers a great opportunity to extend the production season and harvest high quality berries. -
Managing Soil Health From an Organic Farmer's Perspective
Published on August 21, 2014
The following links are videos about soil management from the perspective of an organic grain farmer in New York. -
Perennial Wheat (E3208)
Published on August 20, 2014
Perennial wheat, a new crop under development at the time of this writing, has the potential to be used as a multi-purpose crop. -
Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan (E3067)
Published on August 20, 2014
This bulletin gives answers to frequently asked questions and steps to growers who are considering a transition to organic farming with information about the certification process and organic production methods. -
Weather - Winter Injury in Plants
Published on August 6, 2014
Learn how to respond when cold weather injures your plants.