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New to raising chickens? Check out MSU Extension’s self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers

Published on February 18, 2025
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming Online Course teaches the basic considerations and how-to’s of raising chickens on a small scale.
Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on February 10, 2025
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 24 through March 7 during the MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer from MSU Extension

This brief video shows you how to use the residential soil mailer from MSU Extension.
 MSU Extension animal agriculture educators offer learning sessions for lifestyle farmers

Published on January 15, 2025
 MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Virtual Conference offered February 24 – March 7, 2025 highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on January 14, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
Passing the torch: Farm transition planning in Northern Michigan

Published on January 9, 2025
Join MSU Extension in Traverse City on February 13, 2025, for a free day-long seminar on farm succession planning.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
Winter biosecurity tips and tricks for your flock

Published on December 19, 2024
Winter weather can make practicing biosecurity more challenging; here are some practical ways to continue protecting your flock.
Join the Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance program to discuss developing protection strategies for your livestock farm

Published on November 7, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate insurance policies and their use.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on September 26, 2024
Proposals can be submitted by academics, teachers, farmers, consultants and for-hire manure applicators with expertise in specific manure-related topic areas.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
Keeping You and Your Flock Healthy – Information on Avian Influenza

Published on April 18, 2024
Protecting your flock from the entry and spread of diseases is important. Biosecurity practices are ways that you can help limit the spread of disease and reduce the chance of a disease outbreak in your flock.
MSU Extension launches self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers

Published on April 17, 2024
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming online course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers.