Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? - Agriculture
May 2, 2023 · Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.
A look at agriculture in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
May 16, 2024 · Upper Peninsula agriculture is mostly animal-based, with the bulk of crop production focused on livestock feed for on-farm use. Feed crops make up the bulk of the crop acreage including hay, pasture, corn, barley and oats.
The UP’s Farming Revival - Rural Insights
Jul 21, 2021 · A drive across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along US Route 2 or M28 provides the casual observer the overriding impression of a sparsely populated, heavily-forested region. Yet hidden among the trees are an increasing number of farms.
Getting started with field crops and hay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
May 31, 2013 · Despite production and marketing challenges, there are opportunities for farming in the Upper Peninsula. Land is still relatively cheap (see the Michigan State University report “ 2012 Michigan Land Values and Leasing Rates ”) and …
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? - Farmers' Advance
May 24, 2023 · Numerous small, part-time farms specialize in single commodities such as horse hay or raising feeder pigs, even cold-tolerant fruit orchards. If you’re interested in farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, take a couple of weeks to tour the area.
Agricultural regions in Michigan - Michigan State University
The distribution of farms in Michigan shows about 80% of Michigan’s farms are in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula where soil and climatic conditions favorable for agricultural production are found.
Why Farm In Michigan's Upper Peninsula? - Farm Progress
Sep 1, 2014 · Why Farm In Michigan's Upper Peninsula? The basics of successful farming in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck. By …
A Look at Agricultural Statistics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Nov 2, 2018 · However, if you compare regional population, the Upper Peninsula does better, with about 3 percent of the state’s population in the Upper Peninsula region. The Upper Peninsula produces 3 percent or more of several of the listed commodities, including hay, cattle, sheep, potatoes, oats and barley.
The North Farm
The North Farm, originally founded in 1899 just north of Chatham, Michigan is part of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. We are an incubator farm specializing in diversified organic vegetable production, research, education, and …
Farming in Upper Michigan grows amid challenges
Feb 21, 2024 · ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Organizers of Michigan State University’s annual Agriculture for Tomorrow conference said the agricultural industry in the Upper Peninsula is growing in unique ways...
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