Fruit

Upcoming Sessions

• Feb 23

  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

  Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

• Feb 23

  What's Eating my Fruit?

  February 23, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Have you ever looked in your garden and wonder, what’s eating my fruit?! Join fruit educators Cheyenne and Derek as they discuss different common fruit pests and what to look for.

• Feb 25

  Market Channels and Marketing Strategies for Beginning Farmers

  February 25, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  An overview of market channels available to beginning farmers and marketing strategies for building a customer base and breaking into new markets.

• Feb 26

  An Intro to Growing Strawberries

  February 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Who doesn’t love a fresh strawberry? Join fruit educators Cheyenne and Derek as they talk through how to set your strawberries up for success!

• Feb 27

  Strawberry In-Season Management

  February 27, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Humans aren’t the only creatures who love to eat fruit... Join fruit educators Cheyenne and Derek as they discuss in-season pests and management for strawberries.

Session Recordings

• Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency: BMPs for Center Pivot Irrigation

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session focuses on enhancing the efficiency of center pivot irrigation systems through the implementation of Best Management Practices, including key strategies for optimized water use and overall system performance.

• How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

  Published on February 26, 2025

  What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.

• MSU Agrability Program

  Published on February 25, 2025

  Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.

• How to Protect Your Operation

  Published on February 24, 2025

  Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.

• Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)

  Published on February 28, 2024

  How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.