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  • New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

    Published on January 24, 2023
    Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.

  • SARE resources available to everyone

    Published on January 4, 2023
    Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? 

  • Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

    Published on December 21, 2022
    Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.

  • Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!

    Published on November 21, 2022
    Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills.

  • Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    Published on October 31, 2022
    Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible.

  • Michigan SARE Mini Grants support training for farm educators

    Published on October 26, 2022
    Apply now for grants up to $1,500.

  • 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.

  • Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education 

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Student Organic Farm is now offering their Fall CSA

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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