MSU Extension Vegetables

News

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  Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv

  Published on November 17, 2022
  Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations.

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  Lower costs with an input purchasing plan

  Published on November 4, 2022
  Intentional planning improves buyer decision making.

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  MSU Extension seeking childcare providers to participate in innovative CSA, nutrition program

  Published on November 3, 2022
  By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters will increase access to local produce, educate providers about nutrition and teach children about gardening and agriculture.

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  Checklist for irrigation winterization

  Published on November 2, 2022
  Proper winterization gets irrigation off to a good start for next year and lessens winter equipment damage.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.

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  Strategies for 2023 farm inputs

  Published on October 28, 2022
  A November 22 MSU Extension webinar will discuss lowering your costs while maximizing your cash.

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  MSU-led team studying expansion of controlled environment culinary herb production across US

  Published on October 18, 2022
  A new $3.4M USDA grant is supporting research and outreach.

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  Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course

  Published on October 13, 2022
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.

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  Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress

  Published on October 11, 2022
  Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management.

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  Tips for improving the water quality performance of conservation drainage practices

  Published on October 10, 2022
  Learn which pipe property improves the water quality performance of saturated buffers, denitrifying bioreactors and phosphorus removal structures.