U.P. 2013 Beginning Farmers Webinar Series

There is still time to register for the remaining 3 webinar programs of the MSU Extension “U.P. 2013 Beginning Farmers Webinar Series”.  This educational series is designed for new farmers, or those interested in exploring new farming enterprises.  It is organized by Upper Peninsula MSU Extension staff, but is applicable state-wide.

There are 3 programs remaining in the 5-part series:

Wednesday, February 6, 2013  -  Getting Started with Field Crops and Hay

Presenters: Dan Rossman, Vicki Morrone, Jim Isleib and W. Schauer,  MSUE Educators and Doo-Hong Min, Extension Specialist    

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  -  Getting Started with Field-grown Vegetables

Presenters:  Hal Hudson, Jim Isleib and Warren Schauer, MSUE Educators   

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  -  Getting Started with Hoophouses

Presenters:  Adam Montri, MSU Hoophouse Outreach Specialist, Rowan Bunce, Alger County Farmer,

Jim Isleib, MSUE Educator   

These programs are intended to provide basic information for starters, including production and economic topics.  Participants communicate and ask questions of presenters through a ‘chat box’ function.

There is a $15 registration fee for each webinar.  On-line registration and payment is available at http://events.anr.msu.edu/upbegfarmer2013/  All webinars begin at 7pm.  High speed internet connection is needed.  All participants will receive electronic versions of handout material and a URL for the recording of the webinars they attend.

Jim Isleib

Upper Peninsula Crop Production Educator

MSU Extension – Alger County

E9526 Prospect Street, Suite 1

Munising, MI  49862

Phone:  906-387-2530

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Fax:  906-387-2710