Organic Agriculture

  • Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

    Published on August 21, 2026
    Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.

  • Best Management Practices for Establishing New Hay Fields

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, discussing best management practices for establishing new hay fields.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 20, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan

    Published on August 18, 2026
    A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.

  • Nematode Management in Field Crops

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU Assistant Professor and Extension Nematologist, discussing nematode management in field crops.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 13, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

    Published on August 12, 2026
    Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 6, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Hot Topics in Field Crop Agriculture

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Hot Topics in Agriculture, where participants can ask field crops educators and specialists questions about the 2026 season.

  • How Producers Weigh the Cost-Benefit of Organic Certification - 7-30-26 - TOPP Educator Webinar

    Join fellow farm educators and ag professionals for this TOPP webinar on how farmers evaluate the return on investment of organic certification. This is the final webinar of Michigan TOPP, before the national program wraps up in September of 2026.

  • Late Summer and Fall Cover Crops

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director of the KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing late summer and fall cover crops.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 30, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Research and Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge - 7-23-26 SARE Lunch & Learn Webinar + TOPP Educator Webinar

    Join fellow farm educators and ag professionals for this TOPP webinar on how research, outreach, and education can better center farmer knowledge. We’ll begin with a series of quick, highly practical lightning talks from five educators explaining how they elevate farmer wisdom through webinars, field days, working groups, research collaboration, and mentorship.

  • No Pipe, No Trench: Do Mole Drains Fix Wet Soils?

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU field crops entomologist, with an update on field crop insect management.

  • TOPP Educator Webinar: Organic Certification for Urban Farms - 7-16-26

    This webinar recording highlighted the experiences of two Detroit farmers on organic certification. Patrick Crouch shares how he worked with managers at Earthworks Farm to certify organic for 1.5 acres of the farm. jøn kent of Sanctuary Farm and Sacred Spaces shares the big picture of how organic certification is not a good fit for many urban farmers.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 16, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Insect Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU field crops entomologist, with an update on field crop insect management.

  • Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 2: Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes - TOPP Partner EcoFarm

    Michigan TOPP Network Partner EcoFarm welcomes Jesse Wiser of Hiwassee Products, Ian Hunter of Cure Soil, Chandler Michalsky of Wormies and farmers Josh Riddle and Richard Felipe to speak about building healthy soils through microbiology to speak about building healthy soils through microbiology.

  • Irrigation Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, MSU Extension irrigation specialist, discussing the practices that can help improve irrigation management.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 9, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

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