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Observe wine month at flavors of the mitten at the Kellogg Manor House
Published on May 9, 2018
Visit the W.K. Kellogg Manor House on May 25 for the Michigan Wines Dinner. -
Radish variety can add flavor and crunch to your meals
Published on May 7, 2018
There's a rainbow of radish varieties for you to enjoy this season. -
Michigan small farm newsletter
Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — April 26, 2018
Published on April 26, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens are prepping for planting during the warmer and dryer weather this week. -
Common diseases in organic hoophouse greens
Published on April 18, 2018
In much of northern Michigan, growers are seeing a cold and wet spring. While hoophouses help mitigate some of these problems, foliar and root diseases in high-value, organic hoophouse crops can prove to be challenging to growers across the state. -
Fast facts about Michigan onions, berries, celery and beets
Published on April 4, 2018
Each year the Cultivate Michigan and the Michigan Fresh initiatives promote seasonally available Michigan foods to two different groups of people. -
Tips for Michigan asparagus
Published on April 2, 2018
Asparagus are one of the first Michigan crops headed to market this spring. Be prepared to preserve them with these tips. -
Spice up spring salads with Michigan grown greens
Published on March 7, 2018
Add variety, flavor and texture to your plate. -
Think spring with seed starting activities
Published on March 6, 2018
Head off spring fever by introducing green sprouts into your classroom. -
Are paperpots organic? National Organic Program says no.
Published on March 6, 2018
Recent rulings could impact many small farms that have adopted a time-saving tool system.