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Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar

Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar 3-26-26 We'll hear from Jill Dohner of MI FarmLink about ways to connect landowners and land seekers. Corey Clark of MSU Extension will share resources on planning for farmland succession. The webinar will also feature several organic farmers' experiences with land succession, including a video with Bruce Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farm and Katie Brandt of MSU Extension.
Spring Field Management

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anna Cates, Associate Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota, discussing spring field management and if better soil management can get you in the fields earlier.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for March 26, 2026

Jeff Andresen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
From hayfield to vegetable production: A year one case study

Published on March 16, 2026
The importance of the first year in farming: Insights from a beginning grower.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 16, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet

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.