News
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Move your school garden education indoors this winter
Published on January 26, 2017
Try seasonal taste testing activities in the classroom to continue learning about Michigan agriculture. -
The Urban Agriculture trend continues in 2017
Published on January 26, 2017
Urban agriculture can reconnect communities with healthy food, thereby supporting economic opportunities and innovative ideas around land use. Several new resources for urban agriculture were published in 2016 which support the movement going forward. -
Upper Peninsula Meat Processing Feasibility Study results released
Published on January 24, 2017
Strategies for growth in the Upper Peninsula’s meat value chain. -
Competition for your grocery dollar drives changes in the U.S. grocery business
Published on January 11, 2017
Discount, dollar and drug stores have made big strides in the U.S. grocery business. -
Finding the right place to grocery shop
Published on January 11, 2017
A survey of recent U.S. consumer grocery shopping habits reveals changes in the types of stores where we shop. -
U.S. grocery buying and what does age and income have to do with it?
Published on January 11, 2017
Behaviors of U.S. consumers are shaping how and where we buy groceries according to current research by Mintel Group Ltd. -
Show MAEAP-verified pride through an affiliation with MarketMaker
Published on January 5, 2017
Using MarketMaker can enhance producer visibility. -
Getting started with Hoophouse Management: Beginning farmer webinar series
Published on December 30, 2016
In response to widespread interest in season extension, Michigan State University Extension is offering a “Getting Started with Hoophouse Management” webinar as part of its Beginning Farmer Webinar Series. -
Finding the story in your farm's history: Part 1
Published on December 29, 2016
Sharing what you know about your farm’s history can create interest and bring visitors. -
Finding the story in your farm's history: Part 2
Published on December 29, 2016
Historical background can provide a strong draw for your agritourism operation.