Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Organic Farming Exchange

Videos

• Soil Fertility Considerations in a Down Market

  Published on April 16, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU professor and Extension specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management, discussing soil fertility considerations in a down market.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 16, 2026

  Published on April 16, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• TOPP Webinar: Soil Health - Reduced Tillage for Organic Farmers - 4-9-26

  Published on April 9, 2026

  This webinar recording covers research related to reduced‑tillage systems that build soil health, improve weed management, and strengthen climate resilience on organic farms.

• TOPP Webinar - Organic System Plans: The Stepping Stone to Organic Certification 4-2-26

  Published on April 9, 2026

  This webinar recording offers practical guidance from an experienced farmer on one of the first steps in organic certification - filling out your Organic System Plan.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 9, 2026

  Published on April 9, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations

  Published on April 9, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU Cropping Systems Agronomist, discussing corn and soybean planting considerations.

• Early Season Weed Control

  Published on April 2, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension Weeds Specialist and Professor, discussing early season weed control.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 2, 2026

  Published on April 2, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar

  Published on March 26, 2026

  Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar 3-26-26 We'll hear from Jill Dohner of MI FarmLink about ways to connect landowners and land seekers. Corey Clark of MSU Extension will share resources on planning for farmland succession. The webinar will also feature several organic farmers' experiences with land succession, including a video with Bruce Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farm and Katie Brandt of MSU Extension.

• Spring Field Management

  Published on March 26, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anna Cates, Associate Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota, discussing spring field management and if better soil management can get you in the fields earlier.