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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.
Is irrigation important to you and your business?

Published on February 23, 2026
Water policy challenges are in the future for Michigan and Indiana. The Irrigation Day webinar series will provide three sessions explaining the competition for water and how it may affect your practices.
Introducción al paquete de aplicación para programas de USDA FSA

Published on February 23, 2026
Conozca los formularios y documentos necesarios antes de visitar una oficina de FSA.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Introduction to the application package for USDA FSA programs

Published on February 10, 2026
Learn about necessary forms and documents before your first visit to a USDA Farm Service Agency office.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
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.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.
New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?

Published on January 26, 2026
New resource from Michigan State University Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
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.
MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Published on December 19, 2025
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.
Start the new year in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act

Published on December 18, 2025
The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.
Year-end financial planning for farmers

Published on December 16, 2025
December and January are great months to look at farm financials. You can finish up last year’s accounting, create a balance sheet and get set up to start the new year.
Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 8, 2025
Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.
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.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on November 24, 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.