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Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

Published on November 14, 2024
Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.
Understanding farm financial wellbeing

Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.
Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2024 Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 8, 2024
This year’s GLEXPO schedule is packed with educational opportunities for vegetable growers.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet walkthrough

MSU Extension farm business management educator Florencia Colella provides a walkthrough across a sample farm financial wellbeing worksheet.
Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of low market prices

Published on November 5, 2024
How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits?
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on October 30, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA

Published on October 30, 2024
The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English.
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on October 30, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.
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.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

Published on October 23, 2024
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.
Mole drains: A cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage

Published on October 22, 2024
Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil.
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.
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grow crops in solar energy systems

Published on September 19, 2024
Michigan farmers grow crops well suited for solar projects.
Getting a start on weed control in the fall

Published on September 18, 2024
Fall is a good time to manage problem weeds.
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.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 23, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services