Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Organic Farming Exchange

Videos

• TOPP Educator Webinar: Organic Certification for Urban Farms - 7-16-26

  Published on July 16, 2026

  This webinar recording highlighted the experiences of two Detroit farmers on organic certification. Patrick Crouch shares how he worked with managers at Earthworks Farm to certify organic for 1.5 acres of the farm. jøn kent of Sanctuary Farm and Sacred Spaces shares the big picture of how organic certification is not a good fit for many urban farmers.

• Insect Management

  Published on July 16, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU field crops entomologist, with an update on field crop insect management.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 16, 2026

  Published on July 16, 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.

• Irrigation Management

  Published on July 9, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, MSU Extension irrigation specialist, discussing the practices that can help improve irrigation management.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 9, 2026

  Published on July 9, 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.

• Corn and Soybean Disease Management

  Published on June 25, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU associate professor and field crop pathologist, discussing corn and soybean disease management options.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 25, 2026

  Published on June 25, 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.

• Hot Topics in Field Crop Agriculture

  Published on June 18, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Hot Topics in Agriculture, where participants can ask field crops educators and specialists questions about the 2026 season.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 18, 2026

  Published on June 18, 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.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 11, 2026

  Published on June 11, 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.