Complete List of Michigan State University Extension Offices: Check this link out to find a extension office near you.
Beginningfarms.org is a website dedicated to creating a knowledge and networking resource for farmer and potential famers, educators, activist, and policy makers interested in promoting small, diverse, locally-based, sustainable farm enterprises.
GAP's On Your Farm by Phil Tocco Check out this article to learn more about writing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manuals. These manuals contain detailed accountings for how procedures are carried out to maintain safe food from the field until the produce is shipped from the farm.
Additional Resources on:
- Backyard conservation practices
- Backyard wildlife habitat, developing and managing wildlife habitats and controlling unwanted wildlife
- Horticulture, wildlife, urban forestry
- Locally-led conservation initiatives
- Pollinators, bee gardens
- Restoring and protecting wildlife habitat
- Watersheds, oceans, and wetlands protection
Michigan Department of Agriculture - Organic Licensing, Certification and Registration Page. Check here for MDA updates on:
- Organic Farm Registry
- Registration of Organic Handlers & Producers
- Registration of Organic Certifying Agents
- Organic Cost Share Program
Where do your fresh fruits and vegetables come from? A new web site tool, developed by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State University. Designed to help people increase their knowledge of food geography and the origins of fresh produce typically sold in the U.S. retail or food service sector