News
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MSU Releases Directory of Michigan Food System Councils
Published on August 13, 2019
New directory makes it easier for residents to connect with councils and networks working on food systems in their city, county and region. -
New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop. -
Project FRESH: Nutrition education at farmers markets
Published on August 5, 2019
Bringing families and farmers markets together creates opportunities for nutrition. -
Discover Michigan Fresh and Prescription for Health
Published on August 5, 2019
A pilot program in Midland to tie healthy eating with the local farmers market. -
MSU Extension director tours the revitalized Downtown Saginaw Farmers' Market
Published on August 2, 2019
Farmers market finds a permanent home that they hope will allow it to become a downtown staple. -
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in your own community
Published on August 2, 2019
This national celebration highlights what is best about local food and farms. -
Animal based soil amendments: FSMA compliance tools for produce growers
Published on June 21, 2019
New resources for growers and educators help farmers meet new standards. -
Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential
Published on May 1, 2019
Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice. -
MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm
Published on March 29, 2019
The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community -
490 Bakery aims to employ previously incarcerated individuals
Published on March 11, 2019
A new bakery is launched in Muskegon Area with the purpose of providing transitional employment for men and women returning from prison or jail and helping them to get back on their feet and back to a full-time job eventually.