Videos

Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar

Published on March 26, 2026

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

Published on March 26, 2026

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

Published on 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.
TOPP Webinar: Business Planning for Organic Farmers

Published on March 19, 2026

Learn the essential components of a strong, resilient organic farm business plan. Speakers include Florencia Collella and Rhonda Adams
TOPP Nutrient Management for Organic Farms - Part 1: Food Safety and Water Pollution

Published on October 29, 2025

Nutrient Management for Organic Farms - Part 1: Food Safety and Water Pollution includes 3 speakers. Paul Buzzard, a MAEAP Technician discusses how to reduce risks to waterways from compost and organic crop amendments. Morgan Anderson, a Produce Safety Technician will discuss how to manage food safety risks of using compost & manure. James DeDecker of MSU Extension explains how phosphorus and salts can build up in soils after years of applying compost.
Late-Season Weed Control

Published on September 18, 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late-season weed control.
Grain Marketing Update

Published on September 11, 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jon Laporte, a farm business management educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing grain marketing updates.
Using Yield Data Effectively

Published on September 4, 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Rich Price, conservation systems agronomist educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing using yield data effectively.
Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

Published on August 28, 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.
Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence

Published on August 21, 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence.