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Roots, flowers and fresh ideas: A Michigan small farm tour series

Published on July 27, 2026
Six Michigan farms. Six unique perspectives. Countless ideas to strengthen your own operation.
Can irrigation or rain clear wildfire smoke?

Published on July 27, 2026
Understanding water as a tool for clearing the air.
Wildfire smoke: Concerned about your floriculture crops?

Published on July 24, 2026
Michigan has been one of the most affected states, with thick smoke that decreased visibility to a mile or less.
Did you know that Michigan requires a permit for planting currants and gooseberries?

Published on July 23, 2026
Before planting currants or gooseberries, Michigan gardeners and growers should know about regulations designed to protect the state's white pine trees.
'It changed my life': Urban farmer finds stability through counseling support

Published on July 21, 2026
Chris Huntoon operates a microgreens farm in downtown Grand Rapids where constant demands and financial strain eventually took a toll.
Taste of the Tropics: Ten tropical fruits

Published on July 20, 2026
Many species of fruits are grown in tropical climates, some familiar and some unfamiliar to Americans.
MSU Extension’s Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour returns this August

Published on July 14, 2026
Learn how Michigan growers are building resilient, profitable flower farms.
MSU Extension releases new course on sustainable Christmas tree production

Published on July 8, 2026
This online, self-paced course teaches all aspects of Christmas tree production, from planting to sale.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 2026
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.
Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.