News
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Safe handling tips for fruits and vegetables
Published on April 6, 2015
With farmers market season just around the corner, the time is ripe for a food safety refresher. -
Policy released on urban livestock recommendations
Published on March 26, 2015
Urban livestock workgroup calls for the creation of an urban agriculture act to stimulate and support efforts to raise and grow food locally. -
Celebrate Easter with locally-produced eggs
Published on March 19, 2015
Michigan hens lay about 227 million eggs each year, so you can support local food production by purchasing local eggs. -
Inaugural Growers’ Fare event coming to Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Published on March 15, 2015
Visitors to the Downtown Market can meet with farmers and learn about community supported agriculture (CSA) program's on March 21. -
The North Farm Extension Workshop series highlights on-farm food production
Published on March 12, 2015
Extension workshops are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ utilization of season extension technologies to produce food both for their own homes and for the local markets. -
Eat local all year with season stretching strategies
Published on March 10, 2015
Visit a winter market or grow your own cold-hardy crops beyond the traditional growing season. -
Hoophouses for Health program increasing access to Michigan Good Food
Published on March 5, 2015
Learn more about a program that assists Michigan farmers with purchasing hoophouses and increases vulnerable children and families’ access to good food. -
Think spring with the Direct Farm Marketing Tune-up
Published on March 2, 2015
Direct farm marketers can start anew with tips for marketing, new crops, and commercial food product development by participating in the Direct Farm Marketing Tune-up March 24. -
Planning your Michigan Fresh garden
Published on February 26, 2015
Michigan State University Extension offers useful tips for the home vegetable gardener. -
Should your community start a farmers market?
Published on February 24, 2015
The Michigan Farmers Market Association has a guide to walk your community through a comprehensive assessment.