MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration

  Published on February 14, 2022
  Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Click pruning for apples

  Published on February 9, 2022
  Click pruning is a technique developed for type-4 and tip-bearing varieties. We summarize when and how it can be used.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Appropriate storage options

  Published on February 8, 2022
  Part three of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Noelle is learning more about sustainable farming in her M.S. degree

  Published on February 7, 2022
  The best part of her Horticulture master's program is conducting applied field research on campus and on vegetable growers' farms.

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  2022 Michigan Manure Management Summit

  Published on February 2, 2022
  The Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management.

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  Sign up now for the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

  Published on January 31, 2022
  Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022.

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  Scab-immune apple varieties are worth a try

  Published on January 31, 2022
  Managing apple scab with fungicides and resistant apple varieties.

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  Dog Star Hops takes home the coveted Chinook Cup in annual hop quality competition

  Published on January 20, 2022
  Michigan hop farms recognized for excellence during the 2022 Michigan Great Beer State Conference.

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  Second careers in sustainable agriculture

  Published on January 18, 2022
  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts

  Published on January 14, 2022
  Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.