Lake City Research Center-Grazing Research and Extension

Lake City Research Center-Grazing Research and Extension The center is a leader in seed potato production research, with more than 40,000 seedlings grown and evaluated each year.

The Lake City Research Center includes 810 acres of managed land and 180 beef cows in a geographic area suitable for forage-based livestock and potato production. It also supports research on ideal forage and beef production systems that are holistic, sustainable and profitable. The center is focused on the mission of research- and knowledge-based problem solving to bring about -- with the assista

nce of industry partners and the community – practical, common sense solutions to agricultural sustainability.

Come join us!
05/21/2026

Come join us!

04/29/2026

Join us for Healthy Soils for Strong Farms — a full‑day event packed with practical tools, real‑world examples, and insights from some of the top soil health leaders in the country.

🗓 August 21, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Osceola County Community Building, Evart

Hear from:
• Ray “The Soil Guy” Archuleta
• Monte Bottens
• Dr. Matt Poore
Cost is $30 (lunch included).
Register online https://www.osceolalakecd.org/events/healthy-soil-for-strong-farms or call 231‑465‑8012.

If you’re farming in Michigan — row crops, hay, livestock, or anything in between — this event is worth your day.

Interested in our current research? Listen to Dr. Sacramento explain our projects. 🌾🐮
04/23/2026

Interested in our current research? Listen to Dr. Sacramento explain our projects. 🌾🐮

4 likes. "Drone Technology in Grazing Systems - Dr. Joao Sacramento"

Congratulations!!
03/04/2026

Congratulations!!

02/18/2026

Designed for farmers, students and agribusiness leaders, this year’s conference delivers hands-on knowledge, Michigan-based expertise and practical tools to strengthen forage operations.

12/03/2025

☑ Save the Date➡➡➡ March 19, 2026. Join us for the Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference! New facility, new location! You won't want to miss out on this. Check back for more information!

11/02/2025

Dr. Hawkins played a role in developing projects and the beef herd here in Lake City for many years during his tenure at Michigan State University. We congratulate him for being recognized by American Angus.

10/02/2025

As we posted earlier today, there will be a potato pick on Saturday October 4 from 8-10 am.

The crop is conventionally grown. MSU has a Potato breeding program and are working to improve varieties. The researchers take what they need to continue the research and graciously leave the rest of the crop for the public.

Be sure to bring your own pails or bags to collect the potatoes.

10/02/2025

Potato Pick!
Saturday October 4 2025
8:00-10:00am
*Do not pick from fenced off areas*

09/29/2025

Good day! Many have reached out regarding a potato pick this fall. We are planning to have a public pick and tentatively, it will be later this week or early next week. It will depend on how the harvest goes, but we will keep you up to date here on Facebook.

(posted this on 9/29/25)

05/16/2025

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5401 W Jennings Road
Lake City, MI
49651

Telephone

+12318394608

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