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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.
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.
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.
Create a winning vendor space at holiday festivals and markets

Published on October 22, 2024
Read on for lessons from Demo Day 2024.
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.
Produce safety cleaning and sanitizing workshop hosted in Holt, November 18

Published on September 6, 2024
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires growers to inspect, maintain, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces of equipment and tools, but what does this mean? Join experts for this workshop focused on on-farm cleaning and sanitization best practices.