MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Final call to register for Michigan’s 2022 Drainage Design Workshop

  Published on January 7, 2022
  Learn about drainage design concepts and gain hands-on experience with design software on March 8-10, 2022.

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  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision

  Published on December 23, 2021
  Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community.

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  What do I need to know about lead before planting vegetables?

  Published on December 22, 2021
  In situations where heavy metals may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure.

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  Constructively commenting on the revised FSMA water rule

  Published on December 22, 2021
  Growers can comment on revisions to the proposed produce safety water rule, Subpart E of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Learn how to comment effectively and make sure industry’s voice is heard in the proposed rule.

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  Managed Pollinator Protection Plan update from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 20, 2021
  Education and outreach in Michigan to support pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat.

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  Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 20, 2021
  Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.

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  New edition of cover crop field guide released

  Published on November 24, 2021
  The Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide has been revised to include updated and new information on cover crops and their use.

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  5th annual Michigan Chinook Cup and Wild Card Competition

  Published on November 24, 2021
  HGM hop grower members should submit Brewers Cut samples by December 15, 2021.

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  Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat

  Published on November 22, 2021
  Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan.