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Food safety plan assistance offered by the MSU Product Center
Published on August 11, 2014
Learn more about how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) affects your business and how the MSU Product Center offers food safety plan development assistance to small food processors. -
Michigan Fresh website a proven resource for consumer food use
Published on August 11, 2014
Consumers are using the Michigan Fresh website as a source for how to select, use, and preserve local foods. -
MSU Extension launches “Summer Surplus” produce donation campaign in Western Michigan
Published on August 6, 2014
Funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the campaign encourages home gardeners to donate their extra produce to local food pantries. -
Flint Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 31, 2014
Published on August 1, 2014
A mid-summer cool period is delaying the development of vegetable crops in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. In Flint, the edible flint Food Garden Tour showcased 16 areas urban farms and gardens. -
What are your food needs during National Farmers Market Week, August 3 - 9?
Published on July 31, 2014
Farmers Markets are in full swing now with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables available from local farmers. Plan to shop local during every week not just during National Farmers Market Week August 3 – 9. -
Best practices for food safety when handling greens
Published on July 29, 2014
Risk of foodborne illness in leafy greens can’t be eliminated, but there are steps growers and farm marketers can do to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in leafy greens. -
Food Code may bring changes to farmer’s markets
Published on July 29, 2014
With the adoption of the 2009 Food Code, some changes in produce handling may be necessary at farmer’s markets. If you sell lettuce and other leafy greens, you might want to consider changes in handling to ensure quality and legal compliance. -
Turn up the turnips
Published on July 29, 2014
You can easily grow fresh Michigan turnips at home or find them at a farmers market or grocery store throughout the season. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 23, 2014
Published on July 23, 2014
A mid-summer dry period and moderate temperatures in the past week has assisted fruit set and sizing in vegetable crops in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. -
Serving up local from the county fair
Published on July 21, 2014
County fair animal auctions provide opportunities for chefs to purchase local beef, chicken, rabbit, pork and lamb while supporting youth.