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A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
IPM Report to Our Partners

Published on September 15, 2022
The IPM Program recently wrapped up a four-year National Institute of Food and Agriculture sponsored project. We wanted to take this opportunity to share with our partners and collaborators the important work we have accomplished together.
Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor

Published on August 25, 2022
Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

发布于2022年6月24日
These info sheets overview how farms with greater than or less than 3,000 laying hens can produce shell eggs as a value-added product.
Bulletin E-3424 Marketing Fresh Produce via Direct to Consumer and Intermediated Markets

Published on March 31, 2022
The guide provides an overview of direct and intermediated marketing channels, including quality standards, insurance and food safety considerations, communication, skills, pricing, and typical customer profiles.
2022 Michigan Hop Management Guide

Published on March 28, 2022
Annually produced weed, pest and disease guide for Michigan grown hops
Etiquetado Natural y Orgánico

Published on October 2, 2021
Las afirmaciones de las etiquetas Natural y Orgánico se utilizan en alimentos para describir cómo se cultivaron, criaron y/o procesaron.
Afirmaciones sobrela crianza deanimales

Published on October 2, 2021
Estos términos de etiquetado se utilizan en productos para describir el entorno en el que se criaron los animales.
Assisting farmers to produce organic vegetables

Published on December 16, 2020
Vicki Morrone presents on organic certification and organic practices used to grow vegetables in Michigan.
Animal Raising Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
These labeling terms are used on products to describe the environment in which animals were raised during their life span. Animal raising claims describe the care the animal receives and how the producer maintains the land and environment.
Natural and Organic Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
Natural or organic label claims are used on food products to describe how they were grown, raised, and/or processed. Two government agencies oversee the production and labeling of food in the United States to ensure that label claims are truthful.
对肉牛Pro常见问题和答案duction

Published on July 19, 2020
对肉牛Pro常见问题和答案duction
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants
Delayed Planting Resources

Published on June 24, 2019
Wet weather and flooding resulted in severely delayed planting and a need to adjust farm management practices. MSU Extension's statewide network of agricultural educators work with farmers and provide informative articles to assist in decision making.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: Dunklee Family Farm

Published on May 31, 2019
Understanding the Dunklee Family Farm and what they have done with their farm.
Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

Published on April 11, 2019
MSU Extension experts created a comprehensive survey sent out to over 200 small farmers in Southeast Michigan and conducted a focus group in Washtenaw County. The document outlines the results of their research.
Farming for Change: Developing a Participatory Curriculum on Agroecology, Nutrition, Climate Change and Social Equity in Malawi and Tanzania

Published on January 28, 2019
This article describes the process of developing an innovative curriculum across 2 weeks of training for smallholder farmers with limited formal education.
Organic Certification: Tools for Your Toolshed

Published on November 30, 2018
Learn about finding an organic certifier, planning your site, and practices you can use to create a successful organic farm.
Organic Certifying Agencies Registered in Michigan

Published on November 30, 2018
View this updated list of of USDA-NOP Accredited Organic Certifying Agencies in Michigan.
Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan: Where to Start?

Published on August 1, 2018
This Michigan State University Extension bulletin was developed to outline steps to initiate the process and to aid farmers in deciding whether this type of certification is the best route for their farm.