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Scholarships available to attend the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo

Published on October 24, 2025
Join fellow food producers at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo. Scholarship applications are now being accepted for first time attendees.
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants

Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on October 14, 2025
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on October 9, 2025
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026

Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
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.