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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2025

Published on April 1, 2025
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2025 season.
Unconventional Fruit Working Group returns for 2025

Published on March 28, 2025
The first meeting will be held virtually on April 24 from 12-1 p.m. This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices.
Tuesday night Southwest Small Fruit IPM Meetings megin April 1, 2025

Published on March 21, 2025
These weekly updates will be held virtually and will keep growers current on small fruit pest and disease developments throughout the season while offering an opportunity to earn RUP credits.
Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

Published on March 13, 2025
A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.
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.
How to Protect Your Operation

Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies - Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

Mariel Borgman discusses how finding the right mix of specialty crop marketing strategies to match your goals and skill set can be an important piece of risk management for your farm.
AgrAbility mechanized rolling kneeler cart helps small farms tend low crops

Published on January 29, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility’s Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project earned the Edison Award for Best Capstone Design Project.
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 24, 2025
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.
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.
Join the Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies program to learn about risk strategy options

Published on December 23, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate risk in your marketing channels.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
What are tariffs and how could they impact farm prices?

Published on December 16, 2024
A review of potential tariff impacts on input purchasing decisions.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards

Published on November 19, 2024
Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season.