• Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

    Published on February 28, 2025

    Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.

  • Preserving MI Harvest - Dehydrating Produce and Herbs

    Published on February 28, 2025

    Discover how to dehydrate produce, herbs, and fruit leathers by learning about the different methods and resources for dehydrating.

  • Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

    Published on February 27, 2025

    This session will provide an introduction to selling fresh meat in Michigan help farmers understand the major decision points and regulatory concerns involved in deciding to get hogs, sheep, goats and cattle processed and sold as meat in Michigan.

  • Farmer Experience Growing Vegetables Under and Between Solar Arrays

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Hear directly from a farmer with experience growing vegetable crops under the solar array, in the inter-row spacing, and on the fence line of the array.

  • Effective fiber inclusion in beef cattle diets

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Fiber inclusion and the effectiveness of fiber in the diet plays an integral role in the digestibility of the diet being fed, which ultimately affects energy production and gut health of the animal.

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    Michigan CSA Network - Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for a Successful Grant Proposal

    Published on February 26, 2025

    This workshop will help farmers write grant proposals that stand out. Learn what funders are looking for in successful applications and how to pitch your ideas effectively. Also learn about a new online grant writing course available from MSU Extension.

  • Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office.

  • How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

    Published on February 26, 2025

    What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.

  • Preserving MI Harvest-Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • Shoots - Asparagus and Rhubarb

    Published on February 26, 2025

    In this “spring-ahead” session, the Bens will snap in to the best ways to grow these two spring-harvested perennial vegetables.

  • MSU Agrability Program

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.

  • Getting started with Beekeeping in Michigan

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work.

  • Preserving MI Harvest - Canning: Back to Basics

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Learn how to properly use your water bath and pressure canner.

  • Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management.

  • Froots - Pumpkins, Squash, Melons, Cucumbers

    Published on February 25, 2025

    In this session, Salta Mambetova and Ben Phillips will cut into the production methods for pumpkins and squash, as well as melons and cucumbers.

  • Farmer Experience Grazing Cattle and Sheep in Solar Projects

    Published on February 24, 2025

    This session featured three panelists who shared their experience grazing cattle and sheep in solar projects.

  • Controlling Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Internal parasites in sheep and goats can be deadly, and some internal parasites have become resistant to the available dewormers. Learn how to decide when and how to treat internal parasites in their herds and flocks.

  • Preserving MI Harvest-Michigan Cottage Food Law

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Learn about the Michigan Cottage Food Law, food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Reading the Fine Print: Decoding Food Labels

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Explore food marketing claims and bust some common myths to help you become a more informed grower or eater. We will have a special emphasis on food grown in Michigan and provide resources to help you continue your learning.

  • How to Protect Your Operation

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.