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USDA Cost Share Program now open for certified organic farmers
Published on May 8, 2019
USDA Certified Organic farmers may receive partial reimbursement of fees paid for certification. This program is open through Oct. 31, 2019. Farms or food businesses that have more than one certification are eligible to request cost share for each. -
Onion weed control for 2019
Published on May 8, 2019
Effective weed control results in better stands and higher yields -
Early career agribusiness professional development training available
Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 8, 2019
Published on May 8, 2019
Planting is going along, but field prep is delayed in soils in low laying areas and soils with more clay. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 8, 2019
Published on May 8, 2019
Wet soils and cool weather have slowed activity, though some planting and fieldwork is happening. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rain and more rain for the general Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. -
Your chance to turn “Sunlight into Wine” awaits
Published on May 7, 2019
Spend an exciting day learning about canopy management and grapevine trunk diseases in Leelanau County on June 14, 2019. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Tart cherries are in full bloom. A cool, wet week with a bright sunny weekend is forecasted. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Low temperatures delayed plant growth and development in small fruit crops. Some localized frost damage is observed in west central Michigan.