Vegetables
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Getting started with Hoophouse Management: Beginning farmer webinar series
Published on December 30, 2016
In response to widespread interest in season extension, Michigan State University Extension is offering a “Getting Started with Hoophouse Management” webinar as part of its Beginning Farmer Webinar Series. -
Irrigation on Small Farms
Getting started with irrigation on small farms.
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Integrated Pest Management Resources at MSU Webinar
Getting started with Integrated Pest Management resources at MSU Webinar
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New Crops for New Customers Webinar
Getting started with new crops for new customers webinar.
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Tomato Diseases, Insects, and Disorders Webinar
Getting started with tomato diseases, insects and disorders webinar.
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Hoophouses webinar
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with hoophouses webinar -
Farm Food Safety
Getting started with farm food safety
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Field Grown Vegetables Webinar
Getting started with field grown vegetables webinar.
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Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Rotations
Getting started with cover crops in organic vegetable rotations
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Organic Vegetable Pest Control Webinar
Getting started with organic vegetable pest control.
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Expanded Vegetable Production Webinar
Getting started with expanded vegetable production webinar
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Vegetable Plasticulture Webinar
Getting started with plasticulture for beginners webinar.
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Plant-based Enterprises Webinar
Getting started with plant-based enterprises webinar.
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Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a variety of marketing options and business basics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
MIFF’s Women in Agriculture Network Farm Development Center in the Flint area
Published on December 7, 2015
An innovative partnership with a Flint area hospital system and Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support women who are beginning a farming business by providing a place where they can receive education and development to achieve viable farming careers. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 2
Published on January 31, 2014
New farmers should have a clear understanding of fertilizers and soil amendments, both conventional and organic. -
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 1
Published on January 28, 2014
New farmers can benefit from careful assessment of their farm’s soils and planning for crop rotations and use of cover crops. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start.