Organic Farmer Training Program News Today

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

Michigan State University announces the integration of MSU Student Organic Farm with the Division of Student Life and Engagement.

Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills.

Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible.

New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.

With more than 600 courses incorporating sustainability into the curriculum or through experiential learning, Michigan State University is preparing tomorrow’s leaders in environmental stewardship.

Tell us about your experiences as an educator to help improve the quality of beginning farmer education in Michigan.

Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022.

Certificates in organic farming earned by 19 beginning farmers at Michigan State University

MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.