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Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
Plants are moving. The end of the week is going to be warm.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
Bud development is slow and steady with the cool weather, but changes are still occurring as we inch closer to bloom.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

Published on April 16, 2025
With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2025

Published on April 15, 2025
It’s still cold and wet, so the fruit are moving slowly.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
Rooted in action: Dirt to Glass 2025 prepares Michigan wine for the future

Published on April 10, 2025
Traverse City hosts Michigan’s premier grape and wine conference, August 21-22.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
It’s cold and wet but the fruit are waking up!
Join the Spring Kick-Off Hybrid Meeting: Empowering Michigan Winegrape Growers

Published on April 3, 2025
This meeting is designed to empower Michigan winegrape growers with innovative practices and networking opportunities.
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 Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.
How to Protect Your Operation

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

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.
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.