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2022 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

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What: Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
When: September 14, 2022
Where: MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center | Benton Harbor, MI
Cost: $50 (Lunch is included with the cost of registration)

Onsite registration available beginning at 8:30am on Sept. 14th. $50/person, Lunch NOT included. Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns Wednesday, September 14, 2022 to MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, MI. What to expect… In-field demonstrations of cultivation tools for vegetables and row crops Demonstrations of implements on both four-wheel and […]

IDEA Farm Network Field Days

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What: IDEA Farm Network Field Days
When: varies
Where: varies
Cost: varies

Join the IDEA Farm Network this summer to be inspired by innovation! UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: July 15 – Climate Smart Agriculture Field Walk | Sheldon, IL August 2 – Regenerating Your Land with Your Farmer | Homer, IL (farmland owner event) August 27 – Lessons From  3 Years of Alley Cropping | Monticello, IL September 1 or 2 […]

Putting Crop Rotations to Work on Organic Farms, a workshop by OATS

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What: Putting Crop Rotations to Work on Organic Farms, a workshop by OATS
When: July 28, 2022
Where: Beck Ag Center, West Lafayette, IN & Living Prairie Family Farms, Wolcott, IN
Cost: $45

REGISTER NOW! Putting Crop Rotations to Work on Organic Farms a workshop for ag advisors by OATS Join the Organic Agronomy Training Service on July 28, 2022 at Purdue’s Beck Ag Center to dig into the benefits, considerations, and markets for rotation crops. Crop rotation is one of the most important tools organic farmers have […]

Accessing New Markets Through Distribution

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What: Accessing New Markets Through Distribution
When: Friday, October 28, 2022 | 8am-5pm
Where: Anita Purves Nature Center | Urbana, IL
Cost: $50 (lunch included)

Is your farm business growing? Are you looking to get your produce into new markets? Working with a distributor may be the right path for you! WHAT IS A DISTRIBUTOR?Food distributors act as the middleman between the farmer and the customer, or retailer. They purchase farm-grown products directly from the farm, then sell them to […]

New Farmer U

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What: New Farmer U
When: October 28 & 29, 2022
Where: Anita Purves Nature Center | Urbana, IL
Cost: $50/day (scholarships available)

New Farmer U Like any small business owner, farmers need to understand the basics of business to be successful. Without adequate markets, you can’t make a living. Without a business plan, you make choices willy-nilly. Without solid financial planning and recordkeeping, it’s hard to assess the success of your business. So often, folks get into […]

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