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MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on January 14, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
New videos feature 2024 top performing plants from Michigan trial gardens

Published on January 7, 2025
Growers can view a new series of videos that feature top varieties from the 2024 Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
How’s your energy efficiency? Comparing your greenhouse with Michigan benchmarks

Published on January 7, 2025
Growers can register now for an event to learn how to use a tool to evaluate their energy efficiency against Michigan benchmarks.
Need help with Bulletins Live! Two?

Published on December 16, 2024
MSU Extension is offering six free educational hands-on training sessions on how to use the Bulletins Live! Two system. RUP credits have been requested.
Coming up next week at GLEXPO: Pesticide Core Review and MDARD testing, RUP credits, and Worker Protection Safety training in English and Spanish, December 12

Published on December 6, 2024
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review and Worker Protection Safety Training at GLEXPO 2024 on Dec. 12. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon, complete the required EPA WPS training and earn RUP credits.
Feedback sought on new resource for new and beginning farmers at 2024 GLEXPO

Published on December 3, 2024
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a new jointly created resource in the works from MSU Extension and USDA.
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.
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.
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.