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The conference is focused on the latest crop, livestock, and farm management information in the Upper Peninsula. There will be 16 different sessions offered, including topics for big farms, smaller farms, conventional and organic farms, diversified farms and homesteaders (non-commercial). Each participant can attend four break-out classes.

ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – Michigan State University Extension will be holding the Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference near the end of February. The conference is focused on the latest crop, livestock, and farm management information in the Upper Peninsula. There will be 16 different sessions offered, including topics for big farms, smaller farms, conventional and organic […]

The goal for farmers attending the event was to learn the best practices for forage crops.

Despite setbacks, farmers remain optimistic the late start will not affect their output.

MUNISING — Munising School Public Library will celebrate Earth Fest with a week full of activities began Monday and ends on Earth Day, which is Saturday. T

MSU Extension, Michigan Brewers Guild and Master Brewers Association are bringing hop and barley growers expanded educational and networking opportunities via a conference Jan. 12-14, 2022. Registration is open!

Cultivating student leadership through farm to school in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula January 21, 2021 A collaboration between community partners and MSU will build from existing farm to school partnerships and develop high school student leadership. MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center offers educational experiences in careers in agriculture. Schools purchasing more local foods and advancing student leadership and career training are at the core of a new grant awarded to a team at...

Jan 8, 2021 MSU Extension is offering the online program, “UP/Northern Michigan Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update 2021” on Jan. 15. The online educational program for farmers will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 15. This program is planned for farmers raising grain and forage crops in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan. The program will include short talks from several crop experts from Michigan State University, including: ≤ Advancement of Northern Mic...

Jan 8, 2021 MARQUETTE — An on-line educational program for farmers is offered on January 15, 9 a.m. – noon. This program is planned for farmers raising grain and forage crops in the Upper Peninsula and Northern lower Michigan. The program will include short talks from several crop experts from Michigan State University: Advancement of Northern Michigan Dry Beans: Scott Bales, MSU Dry Bean Specialist Small Grains: Oats, Barley, Triticale and Straw: Dennis Pennington, MSU Wheat System Speci...