News
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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program accepting 2020 applicants
Published on February 11, 2020
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program provides valuable education for growers at all scales to improve their knowledge, practices, and growing technique.
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Southeast Michigan School Garden Mini-grant program now accepting applicants for 2020
Published on February 6, 2020
Support is available to schools and early care and education sites in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
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Third Annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan growers vie for coveted prize.
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Factors to consider when purchasing used produce processing equipment
Published on January 28, 2020
On-farm produce safety can be undermined with the wrong postharvest equipment. Consider these food safety concerns when buying equipment and come to an upcoming workshop on hygienic equipment design.
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Getting “In the Weeds” on cultivating resilience on the farm
Published on January 23, 2020
Michigan Field Crops In the Weeds podcast provides convenient education to critical issues facing farmers. This second series will explore conservation practices that build soil and our relationships with our communities.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference brings education and resources to small-scale farmers
Published on January 21, 2020
Small- and medium-scale farmers are invited to attend the Michigan Family Farms Conference on Feb. 8, 2020 at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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What can I do with my land?
Published on January 14, 2020
There are many factors that play a role in determining what can be done with newly purchased or inherited land from location to acreage to current use.
