Resources

Transitioning to organic

Published on March 28, 2016
Gearing up to transition to organic agriculture.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect.
Organic Raspberry Production in Three-Season High Tunnels

Published on October 19, 2015
This fact sheet provides helpful information including: site selection, tunnel types, planting, pollination and weed, pest and nutrient management.
Organic Raspberry Production in Three-Season High Tunnels

Published on February 19, 2015
Growing organic raspberries using season extension offers a great opportunity to extend the production season and harvest high quality berries.
Managing Soil Health From an Organic Farmer's Perspective

Published on August 21, 2014
The following links are videos about soil management from the perspective of an organic grain farmer in New York.
Perennial Wheat

Published on August 20, 2014
Perennial wheat, a new crop under development at the time of this writing, has the potential to be used as a multi-purpose crop.
Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan

Published on August 20, 2014
This bulletin gives answers to frequently asked questions and steps to growers who are considering a transition to organic farming with information about the certification process and organic production methods.
Weather - Winter Injury in Plants

Published on August 6, 2014
Learn how to respond when cold weather injures your plants.
Perennial Wheat

Published on February 3, 2014
This Michigan State Universtiy Extension bulletin explains the perennial wheat's progress as well as the developmental challenges and other experiences in the field.
Michigan Radio: Farm Bill Extension Causes Trouble for Organic Farmers

Published on November 12, 2013
Vicki Morrone, Lee Arboreal, and Tomm Becker provide insight on the impact of changes in the federal Farm Bill on Michigan's organic farmers.