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Need a farm business plan? Start here

Published on December 5, 2025
Read along for a quick overview of the what, why and how of writing a farm business plan.
Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026

Published on December 4, 2025
Don’t miss out on information that can help protect your farm and boost your bottom line.
Check out the tree fruit sessions at the 2025 Great Lakes Expo

Published on December 4, 2025
Hear about cutting-edge research updates, new variety information and a deep dive into plant growth regulators.
Pre-register for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on December 4, 2025
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on November 30, 2025
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
MSU Extension welcomes new tree fruit specialist for southwest Michigan

Published on November 24, 2025
Dan Dick, M.Sc., started working with Michigan State University Extension in November 2025.
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

Published on November 21, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.
Farm business management fundamentals

Published on November 21, 2025
Are you a farm manager? What is farm business management?
Bulletins Live! Two resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on November 20, 2025
MSU Extension and the Pesticide Safety Education Program have developed a number of resources to help pesticide applicators navigate the Bulletins Live! Two system and comply with federal endangered species regulations.
Recording of the Using the 2025 Michigan Apple Cost of Production Study webinar is now available

Published on November 17, 2025
Learn how to navigate the spreadsheets and apply to your farm.