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Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

Published on February 25, 2026
Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.
Learn the science behind gardening through MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on February 11, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
SARE supports sustainable agriculture learning opportunities for Tribal communities

Published on December 23, 2025
Two programs are available through Tribal SARE. The $5,000 mini grant supports workshops, conferences and demonstration projects on Indigenous food sovereignty, and travel funds provide $500 for Tribal educators to attend sustainable agriculture events.
Now available in Spanish: New pollination management resource for urban growers in the Great Lakes region

Published on December 11, 2025
A free pocket guide PDF is available in English and Spanish to help growers create and maintain native plant habitat to boost crop pollination by native bees.
Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?

Published on November 21, 2025
Not all wildflowers are native. Know the difference before you buy.
Can I harvest vegetables after frost?

Published on October 27, 2025
A little frost can make a late-season harvest even sweeter.