MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  Irrigation and drainage education February 18, as part of MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference.

  Published on February 2, 2021
  Six irrigation and drainage sessions will occur on February 18 as part of the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference.

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  MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Spring Conference

  Published on February 2, 2021
  The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Spring Virtual Conference promises four days of content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts and hive product developers.

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  Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021.

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

  Published on November 20, 2020
  How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?

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  Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program.

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  I got a positive sample result: Now what?

  Published on November 17, 2020
  With third party auditors requiring environmental sampling and product testing, growers are often left wondering what to do when a test comes back positive. Here are answers to some common questions and who to call to avoid costly mistakes.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Coveyou Scenic Farm wins Best COVID-19 Pivot Award from the Michigan State University Product Center

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Michigan small farm ‘pivots’ to help feed neighbors.