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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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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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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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.
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Michigan Field Crops podcast “In the Weeds” first series now available
Published on January 13, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases In the Weeds, a new podcast to provide convenient education to critical issues facing Michigan field crop farmers.
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MSU Extension and USDA Rural Development will present a workshop on the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program in Kent County
Published on January 12, 2020
A USDA Value Added Producer Grant Workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. January 30 at 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
