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Prevent planter pitfalls this spring

Published on March 26, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 3 for a discussion on planter set-up considerations with Jason Koning from Precision Planting.
Stay Connected with the MSU Pesticide Safety and Education Program Website

Published on March 18, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety & Education Program (PSEP) website is your go-to resource for everything related to pesticide safety, training and certification in Michigan.
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.
Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series

Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions.
Farmer shares experience growing vegetables under and between solar arrays

Published on February 11, 2025
Dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable.
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.
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.
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.
Vegetable 'Ag Ideas' will focus on pillars of production for 2025

Published on January 9, 2025
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
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.
2025 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting to be held February 12

Published on December 9, 2024
Whether you’re a large or small vegetable farm, conventional or organic, growers of all types can find value with this year’s educational agenda.