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  Michigan State University Extension to host 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing in Montcalm County

  Published on January 15, 2025
  MSU Extension in partnership with MDARD will host a 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing at Montcalm Community College on Feb. 12, 2025.

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  Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension

  Published on January 14, 2025
  Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University.

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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.

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  Passing the torch: Farm transition planning in Northern Michigan

  Published on January 9, 2025
  Join MSU Extension in Traverse City on February 13, 2025, for a free day-long seminar on farm succession planning.

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  Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.

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  Advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Biological control agents, mainly entomopathogenic nematodes, are a great alternative to chemical insecticides for managing spotted wing drosophila.

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  2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show: A premier event for grape and wine professionals

  Published on January 6, 2025
  Join MSU Extension for two days of educational sessions, industry updates and networking opportunities, all centered around the latest advancements in grape production, winemaking and industry trends.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.