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Putting a Michigan turkey on your table for Thanksgiving
Published on November 10, 2014
Consumers may need to plan ahead to get a fresh Michigan turkey for their holiday table. -
Growing more than produce at New City Neighbors’ urban farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Published on November 4, 2014
An urban farm is transforming a neighborhood that lacks healthy food options while providing high school students with valuable job skills. -
Garbage to Garden: Mid-scale composting offered as a webinar
Published on October 29, 2014
Garbage to Garden is now a two-part webinar that focuses on composting strategies for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments that want to close the sustainable loop through preserving their natural resources. -
Farm-to school success through juvenile center – university community supported agriculture
Published on October 28, 2014
Residents of the Berrien County Juvenile Center enjoy more fresh fruits and vegetables through the Michigan Farm to School Grant Program and Andrews University CSA. -
Cultivate Michigan promotes Michigan apples by hosting an orchard tour
Published on October 27, 2014
Apple season is well underway! A recent Cultivate Michigan apple orchard tour in southeastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the apple crop to farmers, the versatility of the crop and its value to institutional food purchasers. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – October 24, 2014
Published on October 24, 2014
Fall is here and we have recorded several killing frosts to date. -
Michigan Celebrates National Food Day across the state
Published on October 8, 2014
From large to small scale events, Michigan residents are gearing up to celebrate National Food Day on October 24. -
Picking the right pumpkin from the patch
Published on October 8, 2014
Colorful with interesting shapes, today’s cucurbits, or pumpkins, may actually surprise you! -
Farm to School connects the cafeteria, classroom and community
Published on October 3, 2014
Celebrate National Farm to School Month. -
Garbage to Garden: A workshop for mid-scale composting
Published on October 2, 2014
Garbage to Garden is a composting workshop for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments.