Here at Michael Fields we’re springing into action! We’re sowing seeds, making planting plans, student interns and apprentices are arriving, and our thoughts are of the busy summer season that is right around the corner. Help us plant the seeds of sustainable agriculture by donating to Michael Fields today! We need your help educating the […]

Wisconsin Foodie Host Kyle Cherek and Producer Arthur Ircink feature Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and Honey Valley Apiaries This episode aired on January 14, 2016, 7:30 pm on Milwaukee Public Television Were you at the Farm to Table Dinner in the Gardens? Tune in to learn more about Michael Fields and Beekeeping, revisit the evening and catch a glimpse of Chef […]

Laura joined MFAI as a board member in the spring of 2014, she became Vice President January 1, 2016. It is important to her to contribute toward moving agriculture and the economy in a good direction. Her goal is to support MFAI transition its research focus to addressing future issues. Her interest in sustainable agriculture […]

Your contribution will help us continue teaching Sustainable Agriculture to beginning farmers from around the world. The Garden Apprentices and Interns live at the institute for the seven month growing season. They work, learn and grow in the gardens – from seed selection, farm planning, best growing practices, business planning to market – we need […]

If you are thankful for the food on your table, thank a farmer! Sometimes, it is easy to forget that all of the food in the grocery store originally came from a farm – sure some of it may be processed, but the raw ingredients came from a farm. Can you imagine a grocery store […]

March 18-19th, 2016 Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Speakers: Fred Kirschenmann, Farmer, Demeter USA Board Member, & Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture ISU Jim Fullmer, Farmer & Co-Director Demeter USA There is a growing interest in the marketplace for Biodynamic products and a related need for more Biodynamic farmers in the USA. This 2 day workshop […]

        Theresa Marquez of Rootstock radio interviews Margaret about her policy work, conservation and sustainable agriculture techniques.    Click here to hear to the interview.

This Earth Day, support sustainable agriculture, spread the love and donate to Michael Fields today! We need your help educating the next generation of farmers. We need your help to promote responsible public policy in the areas of sustainable agriculture and conservation. We need your help to promote, give, and fund the educational programs and […]

Show the Earth you love sustainable agriculture and give a gift to Michael Fields. We need your help educating the next generation of farmers. We need your help to promote responsible public policy in the areas of sustainable agriculture and conservation. We need your help to promote, give, and fund the educational programs and field […]

SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2015 FROM 10:30am – 6:30pm EST to provide access to viewers across the globe.

On Tuesday September 30th, 2014 the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute celebrated 30 years of dedication and innovative work supporting sustainable agriculture.

All are invited to attend Michael Fields Agricultural Institute’s 30th year anniversary Tuesday, 9/30/14, at 3pm. This is a free informative and celebratory gathering with featured speaker Fred Kirschenmann & MFAI Founder Christopher Mann.

Celebrate MFAI’s 30th Anniversary in Sustainable Agriculture with featured speaker Fred Kirschenmann & founder Christopher Mann. Cover Crops Field Day held prior to the celebration!

Johanna Martina Mann, one of the three original founders of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, passed away on April 1st, 2014 while at the Mann’s winter home in Überlingen, Germany. The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute grew out of a dream Martina had to own land in America and to use that land to bring forth education on the importance of wholesome food based on good soil and sustainable agriculture. She and her husband Christopher co-founded Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and opened Nokomis Bakery.

For nearly twenty years, Michael Fields Agricultural institute has been an active player in the process of seeking funding for federal programs that support sustainable agriculture. Once, two national policy groups merged in 2009 to form the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition — MFAI applied that experience to helping NSAC coordinate its grassroots appropriations campaign, working with the best policy and grassroots leaders around the nation and in NSAC’s Washington, D.C. office.