Resources
MIFarmLink
“Protect Michigan farmland by shepherding it into the hands of new and existing farmers who can support a healthy, equitable and sustainable food system that honors agriculture as the foundation of strong communities.”
MIFarmLink accomplishes this through a designated website linking farmers to farmland. MIFarmLink assists a wide range of producers, from legacy and/or retiring farmers to new/beginning farmers seeking land, and farmers looking for resources and connections to our farming community. MIFarmLink also provides mentoring assistance, succession planning, and other resources to connect farmers to farmers throughout Michigan.
Farmers For Soil Health
Good for your land and your bottom line.
Farmer Benefits and Incentives
Financial Incentive
To help cover the start-up costs of cover crops, Farmers for Soil Health offers financial assistace of up to $50/acre over a three-year period.
Exclusive Marketplace
Enrollment in Farmers for Soil Health provides access to an exclusive future marketplace connecting farmers to top-tier supply chain partners that are focused on sustainability.
Local Technical Assistance Support
Each state has dedicated on-the-ground technical advisors to provide research-based information and educational resources to aid in the transition of your field.
Find our more at FarmersforSoilHealth.com, or click the link below.
Here are some links to resources that you might find to be valuable.
Equipment Rental
Our local Conservation Districts can rent you equipment to experiment with no-till and other conservation practices.
Monroe County: Conservation District: (734)265-9311
Lenawee County: Conservation District: (517)263-7400 Ext. 3
Click for list of equipment available here.
Washtenaw County: Conservation District: (734)718-5506
Click for list of equipment available here.
Hillsdale County: Conservation District: (517)849-9890 Ext. 3
Jackson County: Conservation District: (517)395-2082
Click for list of equipment available here.
Resources from Our Partners
Healthy Soil
Cover Cropping
No-Till
Multimedia Resources
Join us for another look at a Best Management Practice (BMP) for your operation; a two-stage ditch! This technique reduces flooding in fields with flashy creeks, saving you hours of being stuck in the mud.
Cover crops are an important component of many operators' Best Management Practice (BMP) repertoire, including today's highlighted farmer: Bob Platt of Paragon Farms