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Get Your Farm Noticed: Use the CCOF Free Producer Media Toolkit  If you’re an organic or small-scale farmer, connecting ...
06/10/2026

Get Your Farm Noticed: Use the CCOF Free Producer Media Toolkit

If you’re an organic or small-scale farmer, connecting with the media can open powerful doors for your visibility.

Local news outlets, community magazines, podcasts and radio, and popular social media channels are always looking for authentic stories about people making a difference, which translates into free advertising and brand recognition for you if you can catch their attention.

Download the Free CCOF Producer Media Toolkit in English or Spanish here: https://www.ccof.org/news/producer-media-toolkit-organic-farmers/

Power mapping is a qualitative strategic exercise that helps to determine the power dynamics and relationships within a ...
06/08/2026

Power mapping is a qualitative strategic exercise that helps to determine the power dynamics and relationships within a system or community.

Using this new resource from , groups can examine the power and influence channels with their community’s food system.

Learn more! https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/methodology-for-power-mapping



The MIFFS team is excited to announce our new no nonsense, straight-to-the-point recordkeeping toolkit! Whether you need...
06/05/2026

The MIFFS team is excited to announce our new no nonsense, straight-to-the-point recordkeeping toolkit!

Whether you need records in order for general emergency preparedness, you want to make sure you're eligible for disaster assistance and other programs, or you just want to generally work on your farm record keeping, this toolkit is for you and will put you well on your way to being risk ready.

You can access the toolkit by visiting getriskready.my.canva.site or by clicking the

The Pollinator Power Party is coming back! 🎉🐝When: June 22–26, 2026Join Pollinator Partnership and Electric Power Resear...
06/03/2026



The Pollinator Power Party is coming back! 🎉🐝
When: June 22–26, 2026

Join Pollinator Partnership and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for a week-long celebration of pollinators in honor of . From real-world habitat case studies led by electric power companies to practical resources you can use, there’s something for everyone looking to make a positive difference for pollinator health.

Plus, take part in our pollinator bioblitz, spanning three months, and contribute meaningful observations to community science through iNaturalist. The best part? It has already started- visit our website to join!

Make sure you're signed up for the Pollinator Action Team to receive "The Daily Pollen" during the week of the party:

🔗pollinator.org/take-action
🔗pollinator.org/pollinatorpowerparty

American Farmland Trust (AFT) Brighter Future Fund: National Farm Viability Grant will open June 8th!To learn more visit...
06/01/2026




American Farmland Trust (AFT) Brighter Future Fund: National Farm Viability Grant will open June 8th!

To learn more visit: https://conta.cc/4urCnma

AFT Bioenergy Crops FREE TAOur friends at American Farmland Trust are offering free technical assistance for growing per...
05/29/2026

AFT Bioenergy Crops FREE TA

Our friends at American Farmland Trust are offering free technical assistance for growing perennial bioenergy crops on your farm’s marginal land.

Click the link to learn more and receive a free phone consultation: bit.ly/Bioenergy_TA_24

The City of Detroit invites you to attend the Land Based Projects Virtual Office Hours which takes place the first Thurs...
05/28/2026

The City of Detroit invites you to attend the Land Based Projects Virtual Office Hours which takes place the first Thursday of the month from 12 pm - 1 pm

Learn more and access the meeting link here: https://conta.cc/48Yo0gj

Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making GuideMSU Extension has published a new guide!  Beginning Farmer Resource a...
05/27/2026

Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

MSU Extension has published a new guide! Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide provides a pathway to resources a new farmer or decision-maker may need to get started and support their production journey.

Starting with production in mind, resources give farmers an introduction to important farming topics and direct them to education and decision-making tools as well as how to connect with agricultural partners.

Learn more & download the guide here: https://conta.cc/4slhsQV

SARE's What is Sustainable Agriculture? Now Available in SpanishSARE's What is Sustainable Agriculture? Now Available in...
05/25/2026

SARE's What is Sustainable Agriculture? Now Available in Spanish

SARE's What is Sustainable Agriculture? Now Available in Spanish

SARE’s What is Sustainable Agriculture? bulletin and companion animated series are now available in Spanish! ¿Qué es la Agricultura Sostenible? features short, translated primers of proven sustainable practices that can be used to complement more detailed training materials.

¡La publicación de SARE ¿Qué es la Agricultura Sostenible? ahora está disponible en español! La publicación presenta cartillas cortas traducidas de prácticas sostenibles probados que pueden ser usados para complementar materiales de entrenameniento más detalladas.

Learn more and download here | Aprenda más y descargar aquí: https://conta.cc/3yMKv96

Kent Conservation District - No-Till Drill RentalThe Kent Conservation is promoting the rental of their no-till drill to...
05/22/2026

Kent Conservation District - No-Till Drill Rental

The Kent Conservation is promoting the rental of their no-till drill to assist farmers in establishing cover crops, grassed waterways, and native pollinator strips.

Drill rental costs $200 dollars a day or $20 an acre (whichever is greater)

Equipment Delivery $2 a mile (free self pick up)

$100 deposit charged upon scheduling

Option to hire our ag tech to operate the drill is available

Interested in the drill? Call us! tel:(616-916-7291)

Or visit https://www.kentconservation.org/notilldrill

We can work with you to make a plan that works for you!

Registration form here: https://form.jotform.com/232406024354042

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2436 Woodlake Circle
Okemos, MI
48864

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm

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