Organic Agriculture
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Getting started with Hoophouse Management: Beginning farmer webinar series
Published on December 30, 2016
In response to widespread interest in season extension, Michigan State University Extension is offering a “Getting Started with Hoophouse Management” webinar as part of its Beginning Farmer Webinar Series. -
Getting Your Land Ready to Grow Organically - Certified or Not
Soil health and getting your farm’s soil ready to produce organically.
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Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness. -
Basic of Farm Business Planning and Financial Readiness
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness.
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Accepting Food Assistance Benefits to Increase Sales
Getting started with accepting food assistance benefits to increase sales.
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Irrigation on Small Farms
Getting started with irrigation on small farms.
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Compost Production and Use for Small and Mid-sized Farms
The basics of compost production and use for the small and mid-sized farm
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Transitioning to organic
Published on March 28, 2016
Gearing up to transition to organic agriculture. -
Organic Field Crops
Getting started with organic field crops.
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Organic Certification
Getting started with USDA organic certification.
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Organic Vegetable Pest Control Webinar
Getting started with organic vegetable pest control.
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Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Rotations
Getting started with cover crops in organic vegetable rotations
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Plant-based Enterprises Webinar
Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.
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Small farm machinery and organic production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on small farm machinery and organic crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and are free for viewing. -
Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a variety of marketing options and business basics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
MIFF’s Women in Agriculture Network Farm Development Center in the Flint area
Published on December 7, 2015
An innovative partnership with a Flint area hospital system and Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support women who are beginning a farming business by providing a place where they can receive education and development to achieve viable farming careers. -
Urban agriculture learning from CR Drew farm in Detroit: Part 1
Published on November 25, 2015
MSU Extension educators joined with Detroit Public Schools, Office of School Nutrition and Eastern Market Corporation, to establish an urban farm focused on providing healthy food for students and developing an agricultural production workforce. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 2
Published on January 31, 2014
New farmers should have a clear understanding of fertilizers and soil amendments, both conventional and organic. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 1
Published on January 28, 2014
New farmers can benefit from careful assessment of their farm’s soils and planning for crop rotations and use of cover crops.