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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.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
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.