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SARE resources available to everyone

Published on April 3, 2024
Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities?
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view!
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Grants for training farm educators and graduate student research

Published on March 14, 2024
Grant-writing support is available free of charge for all six North Central SARE grants and for Michigan SARE mini-grants.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers.
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators

Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024.
Cover crop use in Michigan, reflecting on the 2022 Census of Agriculture

Published on March 13, 2024
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results reveal latest trends in cover crop use in Michigan.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.