Student Organic Farm Organic Farmer Training Program

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  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

  Published on September 16, 2022
  New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.

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  Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education 

  Published on September 6, 2022
  SARE annual grant request issued.

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  Beginning farmer educators: Take our survey

  Published on March 31, 2022
  Tell us about your experiences as an educator to help improve the quality of beginning farmer education in Michigan.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Solar Well Irrigates SOF fields in collaboration with Biosystems Engineering

  Published on September 20, 2021
  A blog post from student crew member who merged his work at the SOF with an internship in his Biosystems Engineering major.

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  Student Organic Farm is now offering their Fall CSA

  Published on August 17, 2021
  The Community Supported Agriculture seasonal membership is available now.

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

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  MSU student helps create inclusive space for her peers

  Published on November 19, 2020
  Nevaeh Marshall was awarded a CANR ODEI scholarship for her work in sharing Native traditions and creating welcoming environments for others.

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  MSU Student Organic Farm 2019 Annual Report

  Published on June 2, 2020
  MSU Student Organic Farm enhances scholarship, research, and education in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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  MSU Student Organic Farm offers two programs for beginning and aspiring farmers

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Sign up now for the online MSU Farm Business Plan Accelerator or the 2021 Organic Farmer Training Program.

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  Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice.

• MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers

  Published on December 6, 2018
  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort.

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  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program New Format Will Be More Robust and More Accessible

  Published on December 8, 2016
  The re-designed program will be a more robust learning platform for those who are committed to owning their own farm business, managing farm operations, or working with others on their paths to food production and sustainable agriculture.

• 2013 Michigan Organic Reporting Session Announced

  Published on February 4, 2013
  The annual Michigan Organic Reporting Session will take place on the MSU campus on Friday, March 1, 9am-5pm.