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Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!
June resources for Michigan beekeepers

Published on May 28, 2025
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.
MSU Extension’s Food Safety Webinar Series: Selling honey & maple syrup – safely

Published on May 27, 2025
Join MSU Extension to learn about the key food safety practices, regulations, and best practices for selling honey and maple syrup products in Michigan.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 16, 2025

Published on May 19, 2025
Unseasonal weather conditions have triggered an early emergence of insect pests typically associated with the fruit crop bloom period, particularly flower thrips.
New educational resource for veterinarians looking to build a honey bee medicine business

Published on May 6, 2025
Navigate financial planning to achieve a sustainable honey bee medicine business plan.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
May resources for Michigan beekeepers

Published on April 28, 2025
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2

Published on April 18, 2025
Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.
Reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act

Published on April 10, 2025
Filing not currently required for U.S. companies and persons.