MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

• Production of biochar

  Published on November 18, 2021
  Webinar Thursday November 18

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  Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them

  Published on November 3, 2021
  Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil.

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  Heroes to Hives program teaches beekeeping to U.S. military veterans

  Published on November 3, 2021
  Registration is open for current and former U.S. service members to enroll in the Heroes to Hives online course.

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  USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

  Published on November 3, 2021
  This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.

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  Biochar: Webinar series from the Great Lakes Biochar Network

  Published on October 27, 2021
  First webinar is Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.

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  Cut flower farming: Is it right for you?

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Considerations and resources for aspiring cut flower farmers in Michigan.

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  Soil health assessment tool now available for Michigan farmers

  Published on October 13, 2021
  In-field tool tracks soil health improvements.

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  New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions

  Published on October 12, 2021
  The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2021 Virtual IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Participants at the 2021 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2022 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

  Published on October 6, 2021
  The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.