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  • North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students

    Published on May 6, 2025
    Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29.

  • Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

    Published on May 1, 2025
    Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.

  • Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

    Published on April 23, 2025
    Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!

  • Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

    Published on March 13, 2025
    A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.

  • Vegetable 'Ag Ideas' will focus on pillars of production for 2025

    Published on January 9, 2025
    Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.

  • Understanding farm financial wellbeing

    Published on November 8, 2024
    Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.

  • The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

    Published on October 29, 2024
    Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.

  • Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

    Published on October 24, 2024
    Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.

  • Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    Published on September 19, 2024
    Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.

  • Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

    Published on September 17, 2024
    USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.

  • Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

    Published on September 10, 2024
    SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.

  • MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

    Published on August 22, 2024
    The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

  • Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

    Published on August 1, 2024
    Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.

  • Exploring Organic Webinar Series resources and recordings available

    Published on May 23, 2024
    Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.

  • Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

    Published on May 17, 2024
    Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.

  • Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

    Published on March 14, 2024
    Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers.

  • Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024

    Published on January 4, 2024
    Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.

  • SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects

    Published on December 21, 2023
    Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos.

  • Join the 2024 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit or East Lansing

    Published on October 3, 2023
    Create a plan for your farm, educational garden or homestead.

  • New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production

    Published on October 2, 2023
    Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.

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