Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Organic Farming Exchange

Videos

• Early Season Weed Control

  Published on April 2, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension Weeds Specialist and Professor, discussing early season weed control.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 2, 2026

  Published on April 2, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar

  Published on March 26, 2026

  Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar 3-26-26 We'll hear from Jill Dohner of MI FarmLink about ways to connect landowners and land seekers. Corey Clark of MSU Extension will share resources on planning for farmland succession. The webinar will also feature several organic farmers' experiences with land succession, including a video with Bruce Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farm and Katie Brandt of MSU Extension.

• Spring Field Management

  Published on March 26, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anna Cates, Associate Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota, discussing spring field management and if better soil management can get you in the fields earlier.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for March 26, 2026

  Published on March 26, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• TOPP Webinar: Business Planning for Organic Farmers

  Published on March 19, 2026

  Learn the essential components of a strong, resilient organic farm business plan. Speakers include Florencia Collella and Rhonda Adams

• TOPP Nutrient Management for Organic Farms - Part 1: Food Safety and Water Pollution

  Published on October 29, 2025

  Nutrient Management for Organic Farms - Part 1: Food Safety and Water Pollution includes 3 speakers. Paul Buzzard, a MAEAP Technician discusses how to reduce risks to waterways from compost and organic crop amendments. Morgan Anderson, a Produce Safety Technician will discuss how to manage food safety risks of using compost & manure. James DeDecker of MSU Extension explains how phosphorus and salts can build up in soils after years of applying compost.

• Late-Season Weed Control

  Published on September 18, 2025

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late-season weed control.

• Grain Marketing Update

  Published on September 11, 2025

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jon Laporte, a farm business management educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing grain marketing updates.

• Using Yield Data Effectively

  Published on September 4, 2025

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Rich Price, conservation systems agronomist educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing using yield data effectively.