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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point trainings offered
Published on August 31, 2016
Training for food industry professionals needing HACCP certification will be offered in 2023. -
Orchard and plant tour promoted institutional purchases of dried and frozen Michigan cherries
Published on August 29, 2016
Institutional stakeholders were given a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan cherry supply chain -
MIFFS women in agriculture vermicomposting project
Published on August 29, 2016
A vermicomposting project on a Flint area women’s development farm has been established to help improve soil and plant health, and build community self-reliance. -
The truth about government grants for your new business
Published on August 29, 2016
Hint: There is no free money. Many people have misconceptions about government grants available for start-up companies. Read more to get your facts straight. -
Persistence of oak wilt
Published on August 29, 2016
Oak wilt is one of the more pernicious exotic forest diseases currently affecting Michigan forests. It spreads easily, often with the help of people, and remains in an oak stand until all the oaks are dead. -
Play tobacco-free in Manistee
Published on August 25, 2016
Manistee City Council passes resolution supporting tobacco-free signage to be installed in 10 city parks. -
August is National Water Quality Month: Part one
Published on August 24, 2016
The term water quality is used often, but do citizens really understand how water quality is measured? -
August is National Water Quality Month: Part two
Published on August 24, 2016
The term water quality is used often, but do citizen really understand how water quality is measured? -
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh
Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh fact sheet on Growing Hops provides advice for budding growers. -
Returning to scratch cooking in schools: Part two
Published on August 24, 2016
Read on for equipment tips and techniques for schools looking to use local produce in their meal program.