MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Resources

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  How to start a successful cottage food business in Michigan

  Published on January 29, 2020
  Allows individuals to prepare and store certain foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.

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  Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

  Published on April 11, 2019
  MSU Extension experts created a comprehensive survey sent out to over 200 small farmers in Southeast Michigan and conducted a focus group in Washtenaw County. The document outlines the results of their research.

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  Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Crows

  Published on March 22, 2019
  The Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers provides growers the tools to identify and mitigate damage as well as information regarding the various agencies that regulate wildlife.

• The physical labor of farming

  Published on January 16, 2019
  Getting started with the physical labor of farming

• Pest management systems compared

  Published on March 29, 2018
  Getting started with pest management systems.

• Getting Started with United States Department of Agriculture

  Published on March 22, 2018
  Getting Started with United States Department of Agriculture

• SARE Grants and Grant Writing

  Published on March 22, 2018
  Getting started with the SARE Grants and Grant Writing.

• Organic matter basics

  Published on February 19, 2018
  Getting started with organic matter basics.

• Selecting apple varieties and rootstocks for your new orchard

  Published on February 13, 2018
  Getting started with selecting apple varieties and rootstocks for your new orchard.

• Low till vegetable production

  Published on February 13, 2018
  Getting started with Low till vegetable production.