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• Training available for farmers market managers

  Published on September 24, 2015
  MIFMA and MDARD to offer training for markets that hold cooking demonstrations and offer food samples.

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  Overcoming cover crop establishment challenges

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Interseeding cover crop field day on Oct. 21, 2015, can provide some answers to overcoming cover crop establishment challenges.

• Do you need an employee certified in HACCP?

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Certain third party audits and food safety plans require having an employee trained in HACCP.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Honeycrisp and McIntosh developed fairly quickly in recent extended, summer-like weather.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Another picking of Honeycrisp is taking place and growers are finishing up harvest of the later maturing McIntosh strains. A few Jonagold and Jonathan blocks are being harvested, and a few growers are spot picking Golden Delicious.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Sunshine and cooler evenings are promoting good apple ripening. Golden Delicious harvest for processing is underway with Red Delicious harvest next on the horizon.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Apple harvest on the Ridge is in full swing.

• Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  This is the final scouting report for the 2015 season. Harvest in Niagara and other early ripening varieties is underway.

• 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase

  Published on September 23, 2015
  New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore.

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  New greenhouse and horticultural lighting non-credit online course now available

  Published on September 18, 2015
  This self-paced online course discusses the fundamental concepts of greenhouse and horticultural lighting and is now available through eXtension.