Fruit & Nuts
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Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants
Published on October 2, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects. -
Overview of Lady Bird Deeds in Michigan
Published on October 2, 2025
Explore the use of a Lady Bird Deed for your estate. -
From soil to story: Connecting vineyards, science and community at Dirt to Glass 2025
Published on September 26, 2025
Highlights from Michigan’s premier grape and wine industry conference in Traverse City. -
Simplifying respiratory safety on the farm
Published on September 25, 2025
One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team. -
Save the date for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Published on September 15, 2025
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14, 2026, to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry. -
Download free curricula for beginning farmers
Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers. -
Leasing land when profits are scarce
Published on September 2, 2025
Farmland rental strategies when margins are thin. -
Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!
Published on September 1, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant. -
Register for the Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Scheduled for October 21, 2025
Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference will be held October 21, 2025 on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 26, 2025
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates
Published on August 22, 2025
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services -
How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?
Published on August 8, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news. -
Michigan State University Extension hosts blueberry research field day on September 10
Published on August 8, 2025
Join the MSU Extension blueberry team to learn about ongoing research from this summer. -
Michigan apple harvest prediction dates for 2025
Published on August 6, 2025
Michigan State University Extension apple team releases predicted harvest dates for five production areas in Michigan. -
Michigan chestnut crop report – July 24, 2025
Published on July 24, 2025
Japanese beetle and rose chafer adults are out and active. Symptoms of wilt are being reported in some orchards. -
Reducing heat stress in the field
Published on July 21, 2025
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. -
Michigan chestnut crop report – July 10, 2025
Published on July 14, 2025
Japanese beetle and rose chafer adults are out and active. Symptoms of wilt are being reported in some orchards. -
Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs Bulletin is now available
Published on July 11, 2025
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.