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From hayfield to vegetable production: A year one case study

Published on March 16, 2026
The importance of the first year in farming: Insights from a beginning grower.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 16, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Update your veggie insect management tools in 2026

Published on March 12, 2026
Learn about the latest changes and new insecticides that will be available for vegetables in the 2026 growing season.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.
Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

Published on February 25, 2026
Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.
Is irrigation important to you and your business?

Published on February 23, 2026
Water policy challenges are in the future for Michigan and Indiana. The Irrigation Day webinar series will provide three sessions explaining the competition for water and how it may affect your practices.
Introducción al paquete de aplicación para programas de USDA FSA

Published on February 23, 2026
Conozca los formularios y documentos necesarios antes de visitar una oficina de FSA.
Introduction to the application package for USDA FSA programs

Published on February 10, 2026
Learn about necessary forms and documents before your first visit to a USDA Farm Service Agency office.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.
New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?

Published on January 26, 2026
New resource from Michigan State University Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
SARE supports sustainable agriculture learning opportunities for Tribal communities

Published on December 23, 2025
Two programs are available through Tribal SARE. The $5,000 mini grant supports workshops, conferences and demonstration projects on Indigenous food sovereignty, and travel funds provide $500 for Tribal educators to attend sustainable agriculture events.
MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Published on December 19, 2025
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.