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What to buy the graduate or birthday boy or girl: Farmers market edition
Published on July 18, 2014
Hectic summer schedules can leave Michiganders scrambling to find gifts during a season known for graduations and family gatherings - local farmers markets can help! -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 16, 2014
Published on July 16, 2014
A mid-summer cooler period and abundant rainfall in the past two weeks has moderated vegetable crop growth in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. -
Composting in community gardens
Published on July 3, 2014
Some simple best management practices can reduce problems and provide great compost when managing compost in urban farm and community garden settings. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 2, 2014
Published on July 2, 2014
Warmer weather and favorable rainfall in the past week has vegetable crops growing rapidly in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields and hoop-houses. -
Pack in the peppers
Published on June 30, 2014
With a punch of vitamin C and A, sweet bell peppers will be showing up in Michigan farmers markets soon. -
Lansing farm provides unique setting for workplace skill development
Published on June 30, 2014
Persons with barriers to employment are learning employment skills in an agricultural environment that teaches them some of the most modern agricultural practices. -
Bring on the broccoli
Published on June 30, 2014
Appearing in a farmers market near you, the eighth most popular vegetable will be making its debut in July. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 25, 2014
Published on June 25, 2014
Mild weather and rainfall has favored vegetable crops in urban farm fields and hoop-houses. The new Flint Farmer’s Market opened Saturday, June 21. -
Get ready for Michigan blueberries
Published on June 19, 2014
Growers believe blueberries will be ready for picking around July 4, or a week after for northern Michigan. -
Cultivating your Michigan Winery Tasting Room Customer: Part 1
Published on June 11, 2014
Tailoring your winery tasting room presentation to a customer’s experience may earn their loyalty and business.