MSU Extension: 2026 Regenerative Ag Winter Webinar Series
TL;DR: Michigan State University offers a free 2026 webinar series on regenerative agriculture, focusing on practical applications for various farming contexts.
- Learn livestock integration for soil health and reduced costs.
- Understand residue's impact on soil and planting.
- Explore cover cropping in orchards and vineyards.
- Foster farmer-lake association partnerships for water quality.
- Discover strategic tillage and native seed benefits.
Why it matters: Adopting regenerative practices can significantly improve farm resilience, soil health, and water quality, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural future.
Do this next: Register for the free webinar series to gain practical insights and tools for implementing regenerative agriculture.
Recommended for: Anyone in agriculture, conservation, or land management seeking to deepen their understanding and application of regenerative practices.
The 2026 Regenerative Agriculture Winter Webinar Series by Michigan State University Extension is a free six-part virtual event on Tuesdays and Thursdays in February 2026 from 6-7 p.m. ET, targeting farmers, landowners, conservationists, and professionals. It dives into practices restoring soil health, improving water quality, and enhancing farm resilience across Michigan.
Detailed schedule: Feb. 10 – Grazing in Cropping Systems (livestock integration for soil health, reduced costs, strategies, nutrition, logistics); Feb. 12 – Residue Risks and Rewards: Spring Soil Temperature and Seed Environment (residue impacts on conditions, germination, planting delays, pests); Feb. 17 – Cover Crops in Perennials (orchards/vineyards for soil health, weeds, biodiversity); Feb. 19 – Lake Associations and Farmer Partnerships (collaborations for water quality, community trust); plus sessions on strategic tillage and native seeds.
Interactive with MSU specialists, it offers tools for sustainable transitions, tying into MDARD's regenerative program—free assessments, RFNG grants, veteran training, $13M climate funding. This bolsters state efforts for empowered, diverse farming.