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Resources

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

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  Advanced Soil Organic Matter Management

  Published on April 2, 2012
  Soil organic matter (SOM) is the foundation for productive soil. This bulletin will help farmers learn to build SOM to promote healthy crops, provide resources for microbes and other soil organisms and regulate the supply of water, air and nutrients.

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  Flaming as a Method of Weed Control in Organic Farming Systems

  Published on April 2, 2012
  Using fire to control weeds in organic farming systems shows promise for reducing weed populations without herbicides.

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  Building Soil for Organic and Sustainable Farms

  Published on April 2, 2012
  This bulletin offers practical approaches to improve soil using organic and ecologically based management. Information is provided on how to manage these processes and build your soil for a sustainable farm.

• Michigan State University Organic Pest Management

  Published on March 20, 2012
  The Michigan State University Organic Pest Management Laboratory is run by Dr. Matt Grieshop and conducts research, teaching and extension in a variety of Michigan and Great Lakes agricultural commodities.

• Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO

  Published on March 15, 2012
  

• Michigan State University Student Organic Farm

  Published on March 14, 2012
  

• Michigan State University Organic Farming Exchange

  Published on February 27, 2012
  

• Building Soil for Organic and Sustainable Farms: Where to Start?

  Published on January 3, 2011
  To aid in the understanding of proper soil management, an Extension bulletin was developed to explain what soil health is and to provide guidelines to build soil health and monitor its progress.

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  Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

  MSU Extension experts launched a comprehensive assessment to better understand programmatic needs of Southeast Michigan’s small farm population. Their results are outlined in this document.