There will be a plant sale to benefit the Pewabic Street Community Garden from 10 am – 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church on Montezuma Ave. in Houghton. Saturday, May 28th.
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North Farm Extension Workshop Series
Transplant Production – May 2, 2 hours Healthy seedlings lead to healthy crops. Come learn some techniques and tricks for growing healthy transplants. We will discuss lighting considerations, temperature requirements, watering techniques, and hoophouse transplant production. We will also demonstrate different styles of transplant production, including open flats, plug trays, and soil blocks. Workshop starts at 2 p.m. EST and are located at The North Farm, E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI - 1 mile north of the Village of Chatham…
Find out more »UPFE Policy Committee Meeting
UPFE Policy Commitee Meeting (First Tuesday of every month) 9am at the Marquette Food Co-op in the classroom (in the basement) Meet with representatives from area agencies to discuss ways to advocate for policies that increase access to local food in the UP.
Find out more »WUP Farmer/Buyer Meet and Greet
If you are a local farmer or a food buyer for an institution or retail establishment, you are invited to attend the Western UP Farmer/Buyer Meet and Greet. This is a unique opportunity to network, make plans to partner, discuss challenges, and lay the groundwork for getting more local food into schools, restaurants, hospitals, universities, and businesses. The demand for using local food is strong but requires a relationship between farmers and buyers. This is a great chance to start…
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Low-Cost Season Extension Technologies and Techniques — May 16, 2.5 hours Extending the season does not have to be cost prohibitive. Come learn about low-cost ways of gaining weeks in the spring and fall. We will discuss low tunnel and high tunnel technologies, row covers, and crop selection to make sure you can keep producing into the back side of the calendar. Workshop starts at 2 p.m. EST and are located at The North Farm, E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI…
Find out more »WUP Farm to School Training
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Find out more »UPFE Policy Committee Meeting
UPFE Policy Commitee Meeting (First Tuesday of every month) 9am at the Marquette Food Co-op in the classroom (in the basement) Meet with representatives from area agencies to discuss ways to advocate for policies that increase access to local food in the UP.
Find out more »North Farm Extension Workshop Series
Scheduling and Production Planning – June 6, 3 hours One of the most exciting and challenging parts of farming is production planning. This workshop will focus on planning your crop schedule to provide consistent supply to meet your market or family’s demands. We will discuss variety selection, succession planting, crop rotations, and cover cropping. Workshop starts at 2 p.m. EST and are located at The North Farm, E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI - 1 mile north of the Village of…
Find out more »School Gardening Workshop
Workshop topics include: why garden?; garden design; gardening resources, integrating gardening into the curriculum, season extension including low tunnel hoop houses; tips and tricks for successful school gardening. Presenters include: Kathryn O’Donnell, FoodCorps Member MSU Extension Chippewa Co Quincy Higgins Arney, MTU Master Gardener Joan Chadde and Lloyd Wescoat, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative and MTU Center for Science and Environmental Outreach Arnie Kinnunen, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Cost: $30 per person includes lunch and resource materials. Free to LSS
Find out more »UPFE Policy Committee Meeting
UPFE Policy Commitee Meeting (First Tuesday of every month) 9am at the Marquette Food Co-op in the classroom (in the basement) Meet with representatives from area agencies to discuss ways to advocate for policies that increase access to local food in the UP.
Find out more »North Farm Extension Workshop Series
Tools for the Small Farm — July 18, 2.5 hours Join The North Farm staff for a discussion on the tools that we use on our small farm. These purpose-built tools serve to lessen labor inputs, decrease worker fatigue, and maximize yields. We will also discuss suppliers from which you can source tools and supplies. You will have the opportunity to try out several of our tools. Workshop starts at 2 p.m. EST and are located at The North Farm,…
Find out more »Plant Exchange – May 28th – Calumet Art Center
Plant Exchange at Calumet Art Center – Saturday, May 28th 1 pm Contact Dawn Andersson as anderssondg@gmail.com for more information
UP Multi-species Processing Feasibility Study Project: Survey Now Open
UP Multi-species Processing Feasibility Study Project: Survey Now Open The Upper Peninsula Multi-species Processing Feasibility Study Project is a cooperative venture between several stakeholders including Marquette County, MSU Extension, Upper Peninsula Food Exchange, Farm Bureau, and regional planning organizations, and has hired Karen Karp & Partners along with John-Mark Hack of Marksbury Farm and BJH… Read the full article
New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equiptment
May 02, 2016 / News & Events
USDA Offers New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equipment Portable Equipment Can Help Producers, including Small-Scale and Local Farmers, Get Products to Market Quickly COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide a new financing option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling equipment. Farm… Read the full article