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  • Soil testing through MSU Extension

    Published on March 11, 2025
    MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

  • New educational video series on Greenhouse Biological Control released by MSU Extension

    Published on March 11, 2025
    Start your journey toward effective biological control today!

  • Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    Published on February 10, 2025
    Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 24 through March 7 during the MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.

  • Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer from MSU Extension

    This brief video shows you how to use the residential soil mailer from MSU Extension.

  • Register now for the 2025 Southeast Michigan Grower-to-Grower Meetings

    Published on January 22, 2025
    What better way to learn than by having a thoughtful discussion with peers in your industry? Our Grower-to-Grower Meetings feature an informal discussion facilitated by Michigan State University Extension educators.

  • MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

    Published on January 14, 2025
    The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.

  • Great Lakes Lavender Growers to host educational sessions at the Great Lakes Expo

    Published on November 15, 2024
    Lavender program features pro tips, sage advice and insight from experienced growers.

  • Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

    Published on November 14, 2024
    Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

  • Understanding farm financial wellbeing

    Published on November 8, 2024
    Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.

  • Discover specialty cut flower sessions at the 2024 Great Lakes Expo

    Published on November 6, 2024
    Essential production insights featured in cut flower education program.

  • Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

    Published on October 30, 2024
    Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.

  • Registration now open for the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo

    Published on October 29, 2024
    Education sessions focus on plant production, greenhouse operations, pest management and specialty cut flowers.

  • The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

    Published on October 29, 2024
    Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.

  • Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

    Published on October 24, 2024
    Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.

  • Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    Published on September 19, 2024
    Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.

  • Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

    Published on September 17, 2024
    USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.

  • Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

    Published on September 10, 2024
    SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.

  • Fall harvest safety tips

    Published on September 3, 2024
    Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.

  • MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

    Published on August 22, 2024
    The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

  • Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

    Published on August 1, 2024
    Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.

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