The new issure of the New Agriculture Network can be found at:
http://www.new-ag.msu.edu/

In this issue:
Evaluating financing options for expansion
Management of Septoria leaf spot and early blight of tomato
Vacuuming pests with a leaf blower
Organic Field Day in Lamberton, Minn
New report documents organic agriculture in Michigan
New association forms for Michigan farmers markets
Reports from organic growers

The next issue will be posted June 12. New Agriculture Network is a joint venture between the University of Illinois, Purdue University, Michigan State University and organic growers.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The number of farmers interested in sustainable and organic practices has been steadily growing. I wanted to let you know about an easy resources to share with them.

University of Illinois is part of a three-state effort with Michigan State University and Purdue University to pool their expertise on agroecology and organic practices at one readily accessible web site. The information is further enhanced through a partnership with experienced organic growers in the three states. You can read the articles and reports from the growers and university personnel at the New Agriculture Network: http://www.new-ag.msu.edu

This collaboration is structured to generate an on-line bi-monthly newsletter during the growing season for field crops and vegetable farmers. Twice a month through conference phone calls, organic growers share crop updates and advice with Extension personnel to generate information at the web site. University specialists also write articles about a variety of practices and new findings useful for organic growers or those wishing to transition to organics. The result is an on-line newsletter with a library of resources that can be read on the Internet, searched, or printed and distributed.

You are invited to use any of the information from the web site in your local newsletters, web sites and other information resources.
All you need to do is use proper credit that includes:
- New Agriculture Network www.new-ag.msu.edu
- Author and institution as noted with the article.
- Publication date at the New Agriculture Network

You do not need permission for use if the above credit is given. To help us continue to secure funding for the web site and related research, please send a brief email to newagnet@msu.edu telling us about your use of the information.

Thanks for helping us share these resources.

If you have any additional questions and/or comments, OR WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE please contact me at 217-968-5512 or cvnghgrn@uiuc.edu.