• Farm Organizations
• General Interest
• Government Resources
• Markets & U-Pick Farms

• Barry County MSU Extension
  Includes links to Ag Pages, Michigan 4-H Homepage, Barry County 4-H, Barry County Info, Master Gardener, Barry County Census Data, Gypsy Moth, Census of Agriculture Data, State AoE (Area of Expertise) Teams, Economic Data - County Profile, and Tourism Profile.
  http://www.msue.msu.edu/barry/
  
  
• Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
  The mission of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids is to promote a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and fatalities to children and youth.
  http://www.fs4jk.org/
  
  
• Michigan Apple Committee
  The Michigan Apple Committee homepage - including apple recipes, apple facts, calendar of apple festivals, farm market information and industry information.
  http://www.michiganapples.com/
  
  
• Michigan Farm Bureau
  Michigan's largest general agricultural organization. Since it's establishment in 1919, Farm Bureau has been dedicated to defending the rights and economic interests of its members.
  http://www.michiganfarmbureau.com/

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• Agriculture Online
  Agriculture Online provides farmers and other agriculturalists the opportunity to interact with each other, with information providers, with companies and with the world at large. This service from the editors of Successful Farming magazine provides access to diverse business and production news, ideas and advice; the latest information on precision farming and ag computing as well as discussion groups devoted to machinery, weather, livestock and technology. Agriculture Online also allows user to keep up with market trends and weather conditions.
  http://www.agriculture.com/
  
  
• Antique Tractors Online
  A free Antique Tractor, Engine, and Farm-Related Collectors Community on the Web.
  http://www.antiquetractorsonline.com/
  
  
• Antique Tractor Resource Page
  Online resource for Antique Tractors, including Classified Ads, On-Line Tractor Auction, Photo Ads, Tractor Manuals, Tractor Parts and Garden Tractors.
  http://www.antiquetractors.com/
  
  
• Barn Journal
  The Barn Journal is a web site supporting the preservation of Michigan barns, with general information about barns and traditional farm architecture.
  http://mibarn.net/
  
  
• Hay Listing Network (MSU)
  All listings are free of charge and provided by Michigan State University Extension. Listings are advertised with support from the Michigan Hay and Grazing Council, Michigan Farm Bureau, and MSU.
  http://web2.canr.msu.edu/hay/
  
  
• Internet Hay Exchange
  The IHE Hay For Sale service is free to all buyers and sellers. Over 7,000 listings annually. World's largest forage listing and locator service.
  http://www.hayexchange.com/
  
  
• Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
  The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, founded in 1888, is not just one building where experiments and laboratory work occur. It encompasses the work of more than 300 scientists in five colleges at MSU: Agriculture and Natural ResourcesResources, Natural Science, Social Science, Veterinary Medicine and Human Ecology.
  http://www.maes.msu.edu/
  
  
• Michigan Farm Radio Network
  The Michigan Farm Radio Network produces up to 20 programs a day, and is broadcast on nearly 30 affiliate radio stations in Michigan. It continues to do what it has always done best, give a voice to Michigan's farm families. Local affiliate stations include: WBCH (1220 AM) Hastings and WKZO (590 AM) Kalamazoo.
  http://www.mfrn.com/
  
  
• Michigan Farmer's Hall of Fame
  Located on the 170 acre farm owned by Bill and Maggie Aukerman on Milo Road, south of Delton. They host the "Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days and Country Music Shows" every year over the Labor Day weekend. More than 80,000 people have come out each year since 1978.
  http://www.prairievillecountrymusicshows.com/
  
  
• Plasponics
  Plasponics is a full service manufacturer and distributor of specialized binding products for the greenhouse industry. The Plasponics warehouse is strategically located in the heart of Leamington, Ontario - The Tomato Capital of Canada. Plasponics is by far the most popular and widely accepted product line used by professional growers across North America. Engineered to be the fastest, most economical system in the world.
  http://www.plasponics.com/
  
  
• RFD-TV
  RFD-TV is the first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the interests of rural America. RFD Communications, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation that offers a wide variety of informational & educational programming available for viewing on DISH Network's channel 9409.
  http://www.rfd-tv.com/
  
  
• W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
  Home page for Michigan State University's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). Located in southwestern lower Michigan on the eastern shore of Gull Lake, 12 miles northwest of Battle Creek and 15 miles northeast of Kalamazoo. A 4,065-acre site, KBS is jointly managed by the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Natural Science. Many links, including Kellogg Biological Laboratories, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Conference Center, Kellogg Farm, Academic Programs, Events and Workshops, History of KBS, Maps to KBS, Newsletters, Kellogg Experimental Forest, Augusta Creek Watershed, and other MSU related sites.
  http://www.kbs.msu.edu/

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• Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis
  The Michigan Bovine TB website is a joint project between MDA, MDNR, MDCH, USDA and MSU whose goal is to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on bovine tuberculosis. Additional information is provided on the Disease, Farm Issues, Wildlife Issues, Pets (Cats & Dogs), Human Issues, and Maps.
  http://www.bovinetb.com/
  
  
• Michigan Department of Agriculture
  This site is for you if you are a consumer, a student, a farmer, a veterinarian, an educator, or a business owner. This page is the starting point for information about food safety, animal welfare, Michigan food products, gasoline purity, the laws and regulations that govern agricultural business and many other topics of interest to people who live, work, or do business in Michigan or with Michigan residents. Links to Michigan Fairs, Kidz Korner, Ag Statistics, Horse Racing and U-Pick farms.
  http://www.michigan.gov/mda
  
  
• Michigan's Right to Farm Act
  Michigan's Right to Farm Act assures Michigan Agriculture producers the Right to Farm while Promoting Environmental Stewardship. Michigan agriculture is a $37.5 billion industry involving every county of the state. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. The Michigan Right to Farm Act, P.A. 93, was enacted in 1981 to provide farmers with protection from nuisance lawsuits.
  http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125--13052--,00.html
  
  
• USDA Small Farm Program
  The Small Farm Program at the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is committed to meeting the needs of the small farm community. Here you will find Newsletters, Publications, and small farm links.
  http://www.csrees.usda.gov/ProgView.cfm?prnum=3970

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• Michigan Farm Market and U-Pick Directory
  The Michigan Farm Market and U-Pick Directory is a guide to over 255 farm markets, u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting farm markets and u-pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long.
  http://www.mda.state.mi.us/market/u-pick/index.asp
  
  
• Farmer's Markets
  Listing of Farmer's Markets by state maintained by USDA.
  http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/map.htm
  
  
• Southwestern Michigan U-Pick Farms & Farmer's Markets
  A directory maintained by the University of Illinois Extension.
  http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fresh/swmichigan.html
  
  
• West Michigan Farm Markets, U-Pick Farms, and Cider Mills
  Listings by county of farm markets, U-pick farms and cider mills maintained at the Michigan Apple Committee's web site.
  http://www.michiganapples.com/

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