• Preserving MI Harvest - Dehydrating Produce and Herbs

    Published on February 28, 2025

    Discover how to dehydrate produce, herbs, and fruit leathers by learning about the different methods and resources for dehydrating.

  • Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Hear directly from a farmer with experience growing vegetable crops under the solar array, in the inter-row spacing, and on the fence line of the array.

  • Effective fiber inclusion in beef cattle diets

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Fiber inclusion and the effectiveness of fiber in the diet plays an integral role in the digestibility of the diet being fed, which ultimately affects energy production and gut health of the animal.

  • Preserving MI Harvest-Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • MSU Agrability Program

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.

  • Getting started with Beekeeping in Michigan

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work.

  • Preserving MI Harvest - Canning: Back to Basics

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Learn how to properly use your water bath and pressure canner.

  • Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management.

  • Farmer Experience Grazing Cattle and Sheep in Solar Projects

    Published on February 24, 2025

    This session featured three panelists who shared their experience grazing cattle and sheep in solar projects.

  • Controlling Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Internal parasites in sheep and goats can be deadly, and some internal parasites have become resistant to the available dewormers. Learn how to decide when and how to treat internal parasites in their herds and flocks.

  • Preserving MI Harvest-Michigan Cottage Food Law

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Learn about the Michigan Cottage Food Law, food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Reading the Fine Print: Decoding Food Labels

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Explore food marketing claims and bust some common myths to help you become a more informed grower or eater. We will have a special emphasis on food grown in Michigan and provide resources to help you continue your learning.

  • How to Protect Your Operation

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.

  • Commercial Hydroponic Production: Essential Information for Equipment Purchases

    Published on March 1, 2024

    Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) can be a profitable and fulfilling business pursuit for farmers looking to diversify their income streams. Learn the fundamentals of CEA equipment and how to reach profitability faster.

  • Becoming an Insect Investigator

    Published on March 1, 2024

    You can sleuth out what’s eating your vegetables by gathering evidence at the “scene of the crime,” using the same evidence-based approach. It’s not only fun, it also will help you protect your vegetables from future issues.

  • Pasture Poultry

    Published on February 29, 2024

    The presentation will focus on small-scale broiler chicken and turkey production on pastures using chicken tractors. Pasture management, manure management, and mortality disposal will be key areas of discussion.

  • The World Under Our Feet: Biological Soil Health in Vegetable Production

    Published on February 29, 2024

    Organic matter plays a critical role in soil health. Learn about how the interactions between organic and plant matter influences soil biological health and in turn successful crop production.

  • Grain Processing and its Effects on Rumen Health in Beef Cattle

    Published on February 28, 2024

    Learn more about the different grain processing options, primarily for corn, including how that affects grain and overall diet digestibility and the rumen environment. Discuss various scenarios and their appropriateness for different cattle types.

  • What's Wrong with my Vegetables

    Published on February 28, 2024

    This presentation will cover abiotic and biotic abnormalities in vegetables. The goal of this presentation is to give specific examples of vegetable abnormalities that will help identify what is wrong with your vegetable.

  • Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)

    Published on February 28, 2024

    How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.