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Michigan 2016 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference announced
Published on December 7, 2015
The February 2016 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference will provide essential elements for those exploring entry into Michigan’s expanding winery industry. -
MIFF’s Women in Agriculture Network Farm Development Center in the Flint area
Published on December 7, 2015
An innovative partnership with a Flint area hospital system and Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support women who are beginning a farming business by providing a place where they can receive education and development to achieve viable farming careers. -
Fruit and vegetable growers: Find new markets at Great Lakes EXPO Meet the Buyers event
Published on December 3, 2015
Connecting with new buyers and markets for fruit and vegetable growers is made easier through the Meet the Buyers reception at the Great Lakes EXPO Dec. 8. -
Battle Creek community celebrated good food on Halloween
Published on November 30, 2015
The third annual Good Food Battle Creek Local Food Conference brought together eaters, farmers, and educators from the Battle Creek region. -
Cash flow is the true measure of sustainability in urban agriculture
Published on November 30, 2015
In recent years, the term “sustainability” has become jargon to describe the complexity of criterion for the value judgments of the urban farm producer. -
Know where to look for local food this winter
Published on November 26, 2015
Michigan offers plenty of opportunities to eat locally in the winter. -
Urban agriculture learning from CR Drew farm in Detroit: Part 1
Published on November 25, 2015
MSU Extension educators joined with Detroit Public Schools, Office of School Nutrition and Eastern Market Corporation, to establish an urban farm focused on providing healthy food for students and developing an agricultural production workforce. -
James Bond movies and effective meetings share something
Published on November 25, 2015
Both can create action, expectations and results! -
Working with Michigan’s agriculture seasonality for Farm to School programs
Published on November 24, 2015
Start planning to include Michigan’s summer bounty in your Summer Food Service Program. -
A how-to guide to eating for the season
Published on November 23, 2015
Michigan agriculture makes seasonal eating easy.