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Cultural currents: “What Will Be in the Fields Tomorrow?”
Published on April 1, 2014
The arts can grow community awareness about local food and farming and their impact on children, families, farmers, our communities and the land around us. -
Cottage Foods: Making them safely
Published on March 31, 2014
Make some extra money by producing safe cottage foods in your home kitchen. -
Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a successful food business
Published on March 28, 2014
Cottage to Commercial training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a commercial reality. -
365 sunrises and 7 billion mouths to feed – Ag Day 2014
Published on March 20, 2014
National Ag Day takes place March 25, 2014. -
Cottage Food Law basics to earn extra income
Published on March 19, 2014
Grow your budding food business this summer under the Cottage Food Law. -
LINC Up Soul Food Café serves workforce development with a side of fried pickles
Published on March 14, 2014
The new eatery in Grand Rapids’ Madison Square neighborhood hopes to train workers, provide jobs and serve as a community gathering spot featuring unique, ethnic foods made from locally-grown ingredients. -
Families behind the food
Published on March 13, 2014
Fifth-generation Heffron Farms in Kent County’s Grattan Township has a long history of agriculture and community service. -
New wine business and entrepreneurship certificate available at VESTA online
Published on March 13, 2014
Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) has added a new wine business entrepreneurship program to its online courses. -
Will a mobile farmers market work for your community?
Published on March 4, 2014
Lessons from the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Veggie Van. -
Farmers market looking to grow in Iosco County
Published on March 4, 2014
Recent agreement with Tawas City offers opportunity for growth for the Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market.