Resource Library
Agriculture
View the links provided for additional agriculture related resources
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all agriculutral resources and services available to Monroe County residents. If you are aware of any updates needed or know of additional resources not provided here, please contact us so that we may add them!
Check Pesticide Applicator Credits
Michigan Sensitive Areas Identification System
MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics
Herbicide Crop Rotation Restrictions
Ag Related News
July is the time to start thinking about this fall's cover crops
Funding for Conservation - A workshop for Mi landowners
Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet: Exploring Regenerative Agriculture
Click above to watch One Good Idea’s video on fall cover crops.
Learn more about Farm Bill program options and financial assistance in this video hosted by Michigan’s Farm Bill Biologists.
Click the link to view one of MSU Extension’s Wild About Conservation Webinar Series videos.
Soil Health & Nutrient Management
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report (MSU Extension)
Learn more about soil test reports and how to analyze them in order to make the best management decisions for your farm operation.
Soil testing returns through MSU Extension (MSU Extension)
Please do not send samples to the MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory (SPNL), which closed on Dec. 31, 2022. Samples sent to SPNL will not be processed. Click the link for more information.
Download MCD Soil Health Contact List
This is a contact list of known soil health and nutrient management services in the region. This list is extensive, but not exhaustive.
Livestock
Pest Management
Recommended Resources
These items were brought to our attention by local community members!
If you have any suggestions that you would like us to add to our resource library (ie. relavent news articles, cool online resources, documentaries, websites, projects, etc.), send us an email at monroecd@macd.org! We review all community recommendations on a semi-regular basis.
"Farming with Fiber: Revolutionizing Agricultural Technology in Rural Areas"
Learn more about how fiber and broadband connectivity are enabling the widespread adoption of new technologies in agriculture.
Additional Resources
Additional Programs/Services
Beginning Farmers/Organic Farmers (Marbleseed)
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
Disclaimer of Endorsement: This information is provided as a public service and does not constitute endorsement or sponsorship by Monroe Conservation District.