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Farm Incubator Program in the Upper Peninsula
Published on November 28, 2016
Now completing its second year of the Apprentice Farmer Program, the Michigan State University North Farm provides opportunities for beginning farmers to realize their farm dreams. -
Winter melons: A new crop for Michigan growers
Published on November 23, 2016
If you have a significant Asian population in your service area, think about starting to produce winter melons to meet their culinary demands. -
Michigan produces a bumper chestnut crop
Published on November 18, 2016
Chestnut harvest in Michigan is estimated to have doubled in 2016. -
School nutrition directors visit local dairy processing plant
Published on November 16, 2016
For those looking to source locally, dairy is an easy option. -
Five easy steps to becoming a Breakfast on the Farm host
Published on November 2, 2016
If you are considering hosting a Breakfast on the Farm event on your farm, Michigan State University Extension is here with guidance and support. -
MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers looking for 2017 host farm families
Published on October 10, 2016
In Michigan, Breakfast on the Farm began in 2009 when Tony and Patti Jandernoa, Dutch Meadows Dairy, offered to host the first event in Clinton County. Since then, 34 other farm families have hosted events all over Michigan. -
Michigan potatoes are delicious autumn comfort food
Published on September 28, 2016
Potatoes are a fall crop that can be stored and savored all season long. -
2016 FDA FSMA-compliant grower produce safety trainings scheduled
Published on September 27, 2016
Produce Safety Alliance grower training course sessions satisfying the Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act certification requirement will be offered at three Michigan locations in November 2016. -
Culinary class hosted statewide for school nutrition professionals
Published on September 22, 2016
MSU Extension hosts Making Michigan Recipes Work, focusing on culinary skills needed to use more local produce in school meals -
Beer, hard cider and wines new to Making it in Michigan Marketplace Trade Show
Published on September 16, 2016
Michigan beer, hard cider, and wine producers are invited to exhibit at the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Trade Show for the first time ever.