June 29, 2022

Grow Your Future with a Food Processing Degree!

Seeking a stable career path in the food industry? Enroll with Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology for a Food Processing certificate!

May 14, 2021

Community Impacts through Gardening: The MSU Extension Master Gardener ® Program

Started in 1972 in Washington, the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) program is an international movement that trains passionate volunteers to engage with horticultural projects in their communities. EMGs…

March 3, 2021

MSU Incubator Farm Seeks Applications

Are you interested in starting your own farm one day, but looking for a little more experience and mentorship first? The Michigan State University Farm Business Incubator could…

August 5, 2018

Farm to Table Dinner at MSU Tollgate Farm to feature local food prepared by chef and MSU alumnus Jeff Rose

Jeff Rose, Michigan State University alumnus and Come as You Are (CAYA) Smokehouse Grill executive chef, will be the featured chef at the MSU Tollgate Farm to Table…

June 6, 2018

Tollgate: MSU Farm Keeps Agricultural Legacy Alive

Located near the intersection of three major highways and just over the rise from a sprawling shopping mall, there is a 160-acre oasis of rolling hills, green pastures…

May 2, 2018

Understanding Economic Impacts of Local Food

As awareness of local food grows, more people are becoming interested in understanding the economic impacts of local food systems. While many of us may be motivated to…

August 2, 2017

Stone Coop Farm: Supporting the Next Generation of Farmers

Like many first generation farmers, Joannée DeBruhl came to agriculture in a roundabout way. After being laid off, Joannée and a few friends started a community garden to…

May 1, 2017

Growing Knowledge: Michigan State University Student Organic Farm

The MSU Student Organic Farm (SOF) began as a student project and has grown into a 15-acre, year-round teaching and production farm. The farm is certified organic and…

March 7, 2017

Growing Local Food through Growing New Farmers

Landen Tetil became the first farmer apprentice at Michigan State University’s North Farm in Chatham three years ago. The program aims to increase local food production in the…