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Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications

Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants.
Earn RUP and CCA credits through 2026-2027 MSU Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA Credit Clinic

Published on October 5, 2026
The series includes 10 webinars covering pesticide safety and application topics. Pesticide and education credits are available for participants in Michigan and participating New England states. Registration is now open.
Thrips management in field-grown specialty cut flowers

Published on September 23, 2026
A systems approach to reducing risk and protecting crop quality.
Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work

Published on September 16, 2026
Farm safety resources to help farm owners, workers and families turn tragedy into practical steps for preventing serious injuries and deaths.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027

Published on September 9, 2026
Aspiring farmers can apply now to gain hands-on experience, visit more than 20 farms and build a farm plan through learning sites in Flint, Detroit, East Lansing and Grand Rapids.
Watering smarter: Join MSU Extension for a hands-on nursery irrigation field day

Published on August 28, 2026
Gain insights into creating more uniform, efficient, and environmentally responsible irrigation systems.
Navigating temperature and timing challenges in garden mum production

Published on August 26, 2026
From premature budding to delayed flowering, find out how temperature extremes can impact fall garden chrysanthemum production and what growers can do to produce high-quality crops on schedule.
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.
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.
Learn from experience, grow with confidence

Published on July 14, 2026
Registration is open for the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentors Tour Series.
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.
Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

Published on April 14, 2026
Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
Why and how to read a pesticide label?

Published on April 2, 2026
Understanding the importance of pesticide labels and how to read the label is extremely important to achieve effective pest management in crop production.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.
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.
What is AgrAbility?

The vision of the National AgrAbility Project is to enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. In partnership with Easterseals MORC and Michigan State University, Michigan AgrAbility provides help to farmers with chronic health conditions. Together, we're helping individuals continue working while also supporting their families.
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.
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.