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Cooking classes assist pantry users participating in CSA program
Published on July 13, 2017
MSU Extension is providing hand-on nutrition and cooking classes to support Kent County CSA to Pantry program. -
MSU Extension selected as a National Farm to School Network Michigan partner
Published on July 6, 2017
Community Food Systems team members will continue to support capacity building and expansion of farm to school and farm to early care in a new role as Supporting Partner. -
Educational activities at farmers markets for young people
Published on July 6, 2017
Explore your local farmers market this summer by trying these tested youth activities. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 21, 2017
Published on June 21, 2017
Recent rainfall was needed to support crop growth, although irrigation continues in some areas. -
MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center field day upcoming
Published on June 20, 2017
Upper Peninsula agriculture research will be highlight at the Field Day on July 29. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 7, 2017
Published on June 7, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area. -
Nothing says spring like Michigan Asparagus
Published on June 6, 2017
Michigan-grown Asparagus has a short season that Michiganders look forward to each year. -
Edible Flint veggie garden kits enable successful Flint food gardens
Published on June 1, 2017
Edible Flint's Annual Distribution Day celebrates Flint's abundant food gardens. -
Bulk buying at the Southeast Area Farmers' Market provides benefits for low-income families
Published on May 30, 2017
Individuals and families in Grand Rapids can take advantage of this innovative group purchasing program that offers significant savings on bulk foods. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – May 24, 2017
Published on May 24, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area. A new Flint Fresh Veggie Box program kicks off this week.