Registration is open for beginning farmer field days
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EmailA three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
Michigan State University Extension will host a three-part beginning farmer field day series. These field days will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics. Resources will be provided at each location. The three locations will have different topics.
These field days are free to attend with lunch provided. Pre-registration is required due to limited space and to ensure an accurate count for meals and materials. Registration will close two days prior to each event date, so please plan accordingly when registering. In addition, one lucky attendee at each location will win a pass to the Great Lakes EXPO.
Please register for each date separately. You can attend one or up to all three series.
April 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hosted by Rooted by Keits, 1175 W. Ridge Rd. Essexville, MI 48732
The topic is integrated pest management (IPM) with attendees gaining skills to manage pests efficiently while minimizing environmental impact and production costs.
Register for the IPM Beginning Farmer Field Day
May 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hosted by Schomaker Farms, 1103 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
The topics are soil health and tools to encourage pollinators and beneficial insects on their farm.
Register for the Soil Health, Pollinators and Beneficials Beginning Farmer Field Day
June 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hosted by Russell’s Blueberry, 11895 Frost Rd, Freeland, MI 48623
The topics are agritourism, farm marketing and farm business management.
Register for the Agritourism, Farm Marketing and Farm Business Beginning Farmer Field Day
If you have questions, please contact Salta Mambetova at mambetov@msu.edu or 517-230-1427 or Derek Plotkowski at plotkow5@msu.edu.
