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Michigan Fresh from the hoophouse
Published on March 22, 2016
Hoophouses are in production all across the state to provide local produce to hungry customers this spring. -
Sweeten your day with Michigan maple syrup
Published on March 22, 2016
March means its maple syrup season in Michigan. -
MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now?
Published on March 16, 2016
Successful MSU Product Center client, Herkner’s Cherry Topping, has gone from start-up to succession in six short years. -
Is there a best way for people to deal with their differences?
Published on March 7, 2016
Tips from the book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In” can help you get through your groups differences and avoid a stressful situation for everyone. -
Now introducing cabbage: Star of recent Google searches
Published on March 1, 2016
Looking for some mid-winter local food or St. Patrick’s Day staples? Consider cabbage as a healthy winter vegetable option. -
Enhance direct farm marketing efforts in 2016 through update experience
Published on February 24, 2016
Direct farm marketers can start anew with tips for selling, and exploring institutional sales by participating in the Direct Farm Marketing Update, March 9. -
Growing in the classroom
Published on February 23, 2016
Extension resources for growing edible plants in the classroom. -
Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses
Published on February 17, 2016
MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets. -
Flint leaders working to build community sustainability
Published on February 1, 2016
Many local organizations and residents are working to make sure plastic water bottles and filters are recycled. -
January 2016 compliance date to claim exempt status under FSMA
Published on January 20, 2016
It may come as a surprise to small produce growers that are exempt from the FDA’s new Produce Safety Rule that they need documentation of their status by Jan. 26, 2016