Michigan Forage Council

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Did you know you can catch Monte Bottens of Ag Solutions Network here in Michigan this August? Learn from Monte about how he does diversified cropping and livestock systems and how to put soil health principles into practice.. in real life scenarios.
Catch Monte, Ray Archuleta and Dr. Matt Poore in Evart Michigan August 21st at Healthy Soils for Strong Farms. Brought to you by Mecosta and Osceola-Lake Conservation Districts.

Register here: https://www.osceolalakecd.org/events/healthy-soil-for-strong-farms

Boost farm yields without increasing costs? | Monte Bottens talks about planning ahead for success Is it possible to harvest healthier crops and boost yields—without ...

🌱 Healthy soils = strong farms.
Join us August 21 in Evart for a full‑day workshop featuring Ray Archuleta, Monte Bottens, and Dr. Matt Poore.

📍 Osceola County Community Building
🕘 9 AM–4 PM
💲 $30 with lunch included

Register today and invest in your soil’s future.

https://www.osceolalakecd.org/events/healthy-soil-for-strong-farms

Enjoy the latest episode of the MSU Extension Grazing Chat with Dr. João Sacramento is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University and a member of the Landscape Intelligence Network.
Dr. Sacramento's is leading research on adaptive grazing management and its impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, and ecosystem services across U.S. ecoregions and the use of emerging technologies such as remote sensing, drones, and precision livestock tools to improve the sustainability and profitability of beef and dairy production systems.
At Michigan State University, Dr. Sacramento works closely with producers, students, and industry partners to develop practical, science-based solutions that help strengthen the resilience and long-term sustainability of grazing livestock operations.

2026 06 12 grazing chat The MSU Extension Grazing Chat began during the pandemic as a way t...

🌱 Healthy Soils for Strong Farms — August 21!
Join us for a full day of learning, connection, and hands‑on soil health education at the Osceola County Community Building in Evart.

Hear from nationally recognized leaders — Ray Archuleta, Monte Bottens, and Dr. Matt Poore — and walk away with practical tools to strengthen your land and your operation.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 101 Recreation Ave, Evart, MI
💲 $30 registration (includes lunch)

Register online:
https://www.osceolalakecd.org/events/healthy-soil-for-strong-farms

Or call 231‑465‑8012.
Let’s build healthier soils and stronger farms together.

Livestock are out grazing and hay is being harvested around the state.

Graziers and forage producers, how's the current grazing situation looking for you?

Hay producers, are you experiencing any challenges with forage quality or quantity?

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Mark Your Calendar: AFGC 2027!
We’re heading to Knoxville, TN, January 11–14, 2027—don’t miss this premier event for advancing forage and strengthening our industry.

The pasture walks continue on July 23rd at Verona Green Farm in Bad Axe!

Take a trip to the U.P and enjoy the unique agriculture presented in two days of farm tours!