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Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession

Published on January 4, 2023
The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers an array of educational sessions on farm development, management and succession.
Five vegetable talks that can’t be missed at 2023 Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on December 22, 2022
Veg out to five great vegetable production talks from March 6 to March 10 at 9 a.m. each day.
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.
Grain marketing strategies to consider for 2023

Published on December 6, 2022
Identifying tools that match your market expectations.
Burning questions about prairie strips answered on In the Weeds podcast

Published on December 5, 2022
Learn about why and how you would install a prairie strip on your land by listening to the “In the Weeds” podcast.
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.
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv

Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations.
Lower costs with an input purchasing plan

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