2018 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference

Collin Thompson, - December 15, 2017

Crosshatch will host the 19th annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference on January 26-27, 2018 in Acme, Michigan.

The NMSFC is an opportunity to learn, share, and network with farmers and agricultural professionals from all over Michigan. Photo courtesy of Crosshatch.

Crosshatch will host the 19^th annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference on January 26-27, 2018 in Acme, Michigan.

The conference features an eight-hour Farm School on Friday, followed by the all-day general conference on Saturday. Additionally, the two-day tradeshow features vendors and service providers for Michigan farmers and agriculture professionals.

MSU Extension staff will be offering information and services at the tradeshow, as well as presenting on a variety of topics:

Assessing the Feasibility of Organic Grain Production in the U.P – Monica Jean & Christian Kapp

Carrot Production on the Small Farm – Collin Thompson

Growing and Marketing Sensational Salad Mixes – Abbey Palmer & Allison Stawara

Organic Certification - Where to Start? – Vicki Morrone

Targeting Tillage for Improved Soil Health and Crop Performance – Sieglinde Snapp and James DeDecker

Farm School registration is $120 before December 15, ($140-160 after).

Conference general session registration is $55 before December 15 ($75-95 after).

Visit the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference website for more information on pricing and to register.

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