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Advanced Grazing School being offered April 2020
Published on March 2, 2020
The emphasis of this workshop will not be on the right thing to do, but on ideas and information a producer can use to further their grazing program. -
Farm Bill ACR/PLC update for Michigan — near crunch time!
Published on March 2, 2020
The deadline for enrolling in the Farm Bill is rapidly approaching. The following information will help you make the best program choices for your farm. -
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Benefits of Brassicas as cover crops
Published on March 1, 2020
Brassicas are a great cover crop option and good for weed suppression and breaking up soil compaction. -
Small fruit production risk management resources to preserve your berry farm’s sustainability and employment
Published on March 1, 2020
MSU Extension is pleased to offer a Small Fruit Production Risk Management Resources and Tools training session series starting March 6 and continuing until April 17. -
Meeting for blueberry growers will update on gall wasp and replanting issues
Published on March 1, 2020
Lunchtime program on March 9 will provide options for fields affected with blueberry stem gall wasp. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf. -
The forest standard time
Published on March 1, 2020
Tree growth and forest growth possess an element of time. Humans are often faster-paced and place more emphasis on short-term perceptions. This asynchrony masks a range of benefits. -
Science at the Supper Table lessons offered to schools in southeast Michigan
Published on February 26, 2020
Many youth don’t realize science plays a big part in growing the foods we eat. Michigan State University Extension is offering free educational lessons to middle and high school students on topics related to the science of agriculture. -
Selecting perennial and annual forage species and varieties for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on February 26, 2020
New publication from Michigan State University Extension can help you make good choices when establishing or improving hay fields or pastures.