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Have you evaluated your farmers market lately?
Published on August 8, 2016
Growing Hope offers evaluation services to Michigan Farmers Market Association member markets. -
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week during Aug. 7-13, 2016
Published on August 4, 2016
Michigan farmer’s markets have great produce, flowers, maple syrup, hand crafted soaps, baked good and more. Support your local farmer’s market during National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 7-13, 2016. -
Lenawee County dairy farm to host this summer’s last Breakfast on the Farm event Aug. 27
Published on August 3, 2016
Come to Hartland Farms for the last Breakfast on the Farm event of the year. Join us for a delicious breakfast, and learn how Michigan farms work hard to bring safe, nutritious food to our tables. -
2016 Breakfast on the Farm hosts are ready for company
Published on August 3, 2016
This summer, Breakfast on the Farm features two farm families committed to showing the public where their food comes from. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Zwerk and Sons Farms in Tuscola County and Hartland Farms in Lenawee County. -
Why you should consider shopping at a farmers market
Published on August 3, 2016
Consumers and communities benefit from farmers market transactions. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 21, 2016
Published on July 21, 2016
Growers are continuing to irrigate crops and hoping for rain to fall this weekend in the Flint area. -
Don't miss out on Michigan cherries
Published on July 19, 2016
July is cherry month and the crop is abundant this year in spite of recent storms. -
Five levels of community partnerships
Published on July 18, 2016
This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs. -
Zwerk and Sons Farm to host the first 2016 Breakfast on the Farm event on Aug. 13
Published on July 18, 2016
Join us in Tuscola County for the first Breakfast on the Farm event of the year. Learn about how your food is grown and raised, and meet the farmers dedicated to bringing your family safe and nutritious meals. -
Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held
Published on July 15, 2016
Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference