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Dear Friends of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, They say it takes a village to raise a child, but if we are to grow the sustainable agriculture movement it will take resources way beyond a village. Soil health and renewal is one of the key agriculture issues humanity faces in the next 20 – 30 years. […]

Dear Friends, Michael Fields was founded over 34 years ago by a small group of concerned individuals who believed in the importance of soil health and growing crops utilizing organic and biodynamic methods. Since that initial start the organization has continued to grow with an continuing influx of new faces and ideas that continue to […]

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The threat of global warming, climate change, and food insecurity is real and threatens resources for future generations. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has undertaken these challenges, and we ask you to join us in supporting farmers adapting to changing environments and transitioning to sustainable farming systems. Sustainability is the peace policy of the future. — […]

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Dear Friends, Thank you for supporting the mission of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. I am pleased to present you our Annual Report for 2016. This past year saw many changes at MFAI, including the decision to defer the operation of our garden market program. Our efforts will concentrate on field crop research in cover crops, […]

National Volunteer Week this year is April 23rd to 29th but, sometimes you just can’t wait a month to say THANK YOU to our many AWESOME volunteers! Our volunteers come in many forms – some donate their time and energy to teaching our Whole Farm Workshops. Thank you to Steve Diebele of Golden Bear Farm, […]

Dear Friends, Caring for the land and attempting to put sustainable production practices in place empowers our lives and gives our life direction. At Michael Fields, I feel as if I am a part of a community. I work with people who think critically and are trying to make positive impacts in their lives and […]