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*1. Organic farming alive and well at MSU Student Organic Farm* Visit: * http://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2009/07/john_biernbaum_is_actively_inv.html *, to learn about the MSU Student Organic Farm and what it offers for those seeking more knowledge and experience on organic production. Also you can listen to the conversation between John Biernbaum, Prof of Horticulture and director of SOF and Kirk Heinze, Director of Communication in the College of Ag and Natural Resource. *2. New articles for the New Agriculture Network at: http://www.new-ag.msu.edu/* * Articles* - Help improve our New Ag Network website and secure funding - Farmer discusses pros and cons of EQIP Organic Initiative - Real farmers learn how to manage perennial weeds - US and Canada agree to recognize organic certification * **3. USDA News Release- Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces U.S.-Canada Agreement For Organic Trade Equivalence* Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that a first-of-its-kind agreement has been reached between the U.S. and Canada that will expand opportunities for organic producers in both countries. The “equivalency agreement” follows a review by both nations of the other’s organic certification sold as organic in Canada, and vice versa. To view entire article visit *www.michiganorganic.msu.edu* If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html