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Announcing the 2012 MSU Student Organic Farm Hoophouse Workshop Series

Are you interested in learning about hoophouses or about using hoophouses to harvest vegetables in cold climates 12 months of the year using no (zero) supplemental heat or light.  Hoophouses are a great opportunity to extend the growing season and intensify production.  The idea is to protect crops from damaging weather conditions and enhance crop harvest.  If you would like to learn more about hoophouses, MSU is offering a workshop series for commercial farmers to attend

 

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Encourages Landowners to Sign up for Conservation Reserve Program
 

EAST LANSING, MI), March 14, 2011 - Agricultural producers, operators and landowners are encouraged to take advantage of the current open general sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Sign up began on March 14, 2011, and continues through April 15, 2011.

 

Mich. Dept. of Agricultures Water Program Offers Assistance for Farmers and Homeowners in 2010

 LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Agricultures (MDA) program addressing environmental risks for farmers and homeowners has changed its name to the Michigan Water Stewardship Program (MWSP).  The program formerly known as the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program is a legislatively enabled partnership, established in 1994, designed to help individuals reduce the risks of water contamination. 

Despite Deep Cuts, Conservation Districts Still Doing Business

EAST LANSING, Feb. 15, 2010. Despite deep budget cuts made by the State of Michigan, Michigan Conservation Districts (Districts) are still striving to deliver State and Federal conservation programs to Michigan’s farmers and private landowners

Clare Conservation District Receives Grants

The Clare Conservation District was awarded two grants from the Freemont Area Community Foundation from the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund. 

 

Application Deadline Approaching for Michigan Farmers and Landowners Interested in 2010 Funding from USDA for Conservation Programs

EAST LANSING, Jan 12, 2010 - Michigan Association of Conservation Districts reminds Michigan farmers and landowners to submit their applications by February 19 to be considered for 2010 funding from two conservation programs sponsored by the U.S Department of Agriculture – the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).

 

Forest Management Assistance Available to Private Landowners

Financial assistance will come from the NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The forest management plan must be developed by a professional forester who is approved through the USDA to provide these services. The financial assistance will enable owners of private forestland to have a professional forester develop a forest management plan.