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Fall is the time to enjoy and plant Michigan garlic
Published on September 12, 2016
Michigan State University Extension's Michigan Fresh garlic provides safe handling and storage tips. -
Happily preserving their farmland
Published on September 7, 2016
A survey of ten Kent County, Michigan farmland preservation program participants shows all are satisfied with the program. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – August 31, 2016
Published on August 31, 2016
Growers are continuing to harvest summer’s bounty, planting fall crops and are grateful for the rain after a dry summer in the Flint area. -
MIFFS women in agriculture vermicomposting project
Published on August 29, 2016
A vermicomposting project on a Flint area women’s development farm has been established to help improve soil and plant health, and build community self-reliance. -
Orchard and plant tour promoted institutional purchases of dried and frozen Michigan cherries
Published on August 29, 2016
Institutional stakeholders were given a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan cherry supply chain -
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh
Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh fact sheet on Growing Hops provides advice for budding growers. -
Returning to scratch cooking in schools: Part two
Published on August 24, 2016
Read on for equipment tips and techniques for schools looking to use local produce in their meal program. -
MSU Extension’s Breakfast on the Farm program tops 75,000 visitors
Published on August 24, 2016
It rained and rained, but that didn’t keep visitors from attending Breakfast on the Farm in Tuscola County. -
Returning to scratch cooking in schools: Part three
Published on August 24, 2016
Read on for cooking tips and techniques for schools looking to use local produce in their meal programs. -
Cleaning your local produce is the first step in any good meal
Published on August 23, 2016
Washing techniques are an important part of food safety for institutions sourcing locally.