News
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Is GroupGAP right for you?
Published on May 25, 2016
What are the benefits of pursuing GAP certification as part of a group? -
Getting Ready for Market – Part 1
Published on May 25, 2016
Food safety considerations in preparing to sell at a farmers market. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – May 4, 2016
Published on May 4, 2016
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens are busy planting in this cool, moist spring. -
The West Michigan Growers Group continues to expand work following this winter’s strategic planning
Published on May 2, 2016
The WMGG has made strides in their goal to nurture local farmer relations after a winter strategic planning session. -
Home gardeners can donate produce to food pantries
Published on April 29, 2016
Plan now to grow extra produce to help alleviate hunger in your community. -
Seeking input from Upper Peninsula livestock producers
Published on April 28, 2016
Input being sought from Upper Peninsula livestock producers for USDA Multi-Species Processing Feasibility Study. -
MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now? Part 2
Published on April 26, 2016
2012 Start-up to Watch Awardee, Easy Artisan Bread Mix, goes head to head with national brand pizza mixes. -
Lake County farmers market feasibility study process
Published on April 19, 2016
MSU Extension is asking community members to complete a survey. -
Radishes can actually be pretty rad
Published on April 19, 2016
This fast growing spring crop is often overlooked but is full of flavor. -
Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing
Published on April 1, 2016
The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product.