Organic Agriculture

  • Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

    Published on September 26, 2025
    Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong.

  • Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo

    Published on September 25, 2025
    This year’s schedule is packed with educational opportunities for vegetable growers.

  • Late-Season Weed Control

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

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 18, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Grain Marketing Update

    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.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 11, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Download free curricula for beginning farmers

    Published on September 5, 2025
    Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.

  • Fall harvest safety tips

    Published on September 5, 2025
    Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 4, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Using Yield Data Effectively

    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.

  • MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

    Published on September 3, 2025
    Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.

  • Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.

  • Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence.

  • Nematode Management Update

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU assistant professor and Extension nematologist, providing an update in nematode management in field crops.

  • How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?

    Published on August 8, 2025
    Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.

  • Drone Use in Field Crops

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Mike Reinke, MSU Extension viticulture specialist and UAV operator, discussing drone use in field crops.

  • Insect Diagnostics

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Sarah Hughson, insect and arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, discussing insect diagnostics.

  • Vertical tillage for corn residue management

    Published on July 28, 2025
    Low-disturbance tillage can be a valuable tool for field crop farmers.

  • Cover Crops After Wheat

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing cover crops after wheat.

  • Reducing heat stress in the field

    Published on July 21, 2025
    Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.

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