In the News
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Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
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. -
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates
Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm. -
Heroes to Hives program registration is open for the 2024 beekeeping season through Michigan Food & Farming Systems
Published on November 1, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides educational resources and hosts hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans in the program. -
Mentors matter for new farmers
Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers. -
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. -
Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on October 31, 2022
Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
Second careers in sustainable agriculture
Published on January 18, 2022
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms. -
Spartans come together on Giving Tuesday to support CANR community
Published on December 7, 2021
Our CANR community had a successful Giving Tuesday raising more than $15,000 for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
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“Heroes to Hives” helps local veterans find purpose
Published on November 11, 2019 by WLNS
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Heroes to Hives Helping Veterans Heal
Published on September 18, 2019 by MSU Today
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Veterans With PTSD, Anxiety Turn to Beekeeping for Relief
Published on September 11, 2019 by U.S. News and World Report
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Ford Motor Co., veterans partner to save honeybees at Ypsilanti farm
Published on May 19, 2019 by Detroit Free Press
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Bee program helps veterans find peace
Published on October 28, 2018 by The Detroit News
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5 Programs Helping Soldiers Become Farmers
Published on November 10, 2017
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Program helps veterans find camaraderie through beekeeping
Published on November 9, 2017 by Michigan Radio's Stateside Podcast