Organic Agriculture
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Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 2
Published on January 31, 2014
New farmers should have a clear understanding of fertilizers and soil amendments, both conventional and organic. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 1
Published on January 28, 2014
New farmers can benefit from careful assessment of their farm’s soils and planning for crop rotations and use of cover crops. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers. -
Organic information availability expanding
Published on April 12, 2012
Sources of organic production and marketing information are readily available from numerous e-newsletters, websites, and a network of resource people. -
Organic Recordkeeping
Learn from Joannée DeBruhl about key components of organic recordkeeping and how to be prepared for an organic inspection. Example recordkeeping systems and templates will be shared with participants.
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Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment
MSU Extension experts launched a comprehensive assessment to better understand programmatic needs of Southeast Michigan’s small farm population. Their results are outlined in this document.
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Is Organic Right for My Farm?
Learn from a panel of farmers who are currently certified organic, or have been in the past, about their decisions to certify.