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Organic Agriculture
Through educational programs and research, MSU Extension helps farmers build sustainable organic farms through strong integrated pest management and enhancing soil health.
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The Modern Day Cover Crop
Published on January 10, 2020
Series 1 Episode 5: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, Monica Jean, sits down with Dean Baas, Sustainable Agriculture Educator, and Ricardo Costa, Field Crops Educator, to discuss the role cover crops should play in our rotations. -
Is Farming Stressing you out?!?
Published on November 26, 2019
Series 1 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, Monica Jean sits down with Abe Pasch, Dairy Farmer and Isabella County Farm Bureau President and Paul Gross, MSUE Educator, to discuss the stresses of farming. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Organic Field Crop Production
Published on June 25, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for June 25, 2020, focuses on organic field crop production, presented by Vicki Morrone, MSU organic field crop specialist. MSU entomologist Chris DiFonzo also gives a brief insect pest update, including true armyworms.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Organic Field Crop Production
Published on June 25, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for June 25, 2020, focuses on organic field crop production, presented by Vicki Morrone, MSU organic field crop specialist. MSU entomologist Chris DiFonzo also gives a brief insect pest update, including true armyworms.
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Growing organic apples
Growing organic apples in Michigan is a difficult thing to do. There are three major struggles: effective pest control for insects, diseases and weeds.
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Cover Crop Types and Uses on Your Farm
Published on April 3, 2019
Getting started with understanding the types of cover crops and the uses on your farm.
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Organic Certification
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with USDA organic certification.
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Getting Your Land Ready to Grow Organically - Certified or Not
Published on August 17, 2016
Soil health and getting your farm’s soil ready to produce organically.
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Organic Field Crop Production
Published on June 25, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for June 25, 2020, focuses on organic field crop production, presented by Vicki Morrone, MSU organic field crop specialist. MSU entomologist Chris DiFonzo also gives a brief insect pest update, including true armyworms.
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Plant-based Enterprises Webinar
Published on January 4, 2016
Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.
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Irrigation on Small Farms
Published on April 28, 2016
Getting started with irrigation on small farms.
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Compost Production and Use for Small and Mid-sized Farms
Published on April 18, 2016
The basics of compost production and use for the small and mid-sized farm
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Basic of Farm Business Planning and Financial Readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness.
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Organic Vegetable Pest Control Webinar
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with organic vegetable pest control.
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Accepting Food Assistance Benefits to Increase Sales
Published on May 5, 2016
Getting started with accepting food assistance benefits to increase sales.
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Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Rotations
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with cover crops in organic vegetable rotations
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Dec 8
Beginning Farmer Educational Sessions-Great Lakes Fruit and Vegetable Expo
December 8, 2020 – December 10, 2020 These time are for the entire GLEXPO program. Review the program to see times of specific sessions.
Beginning Farmer Sessions Now Offered at 2020 GLEXPO!! What are you doing on December 8th, 9th, and 10th?
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Apr 12
MSU Tollgate Farm New Volunteer Interest and Orientation Meeting
April 12, 2021 7:00PM – 8:00PM Virtual
Join MSU Tollgate Farm staff and current volunteers to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities available at the farm.
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Jun 10
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Organic Field Crop Production with Vicki Morrone
June 10, 2021 7:00AM – 7:30AM Zoom
A weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.