MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

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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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  Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award

  Published on November 12, 2020
  A business pivot success story during COVID-19.

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  Recycling used produce containers

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings are available for viewing online

  Published on October 12, 2020
  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings cover topics on crop management, integrated pest management and soil and fertility management.

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  Postharvest hopyard considerations

  Published on September 22, 2020
  With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year.

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  4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.