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Farmers and futurists ponder how to feed 9 billion people inhabiting Earth by 2050
Published on June 13, 2013
With an estimated 9.3 billion people expected to populate the planet by the year 2050, finding a way to feed them is one of science and agriculture’s greatest challenges. -
Senator Goeff Hansen’s Inaugural Bicycle Tour Highlights Hidden Agri-Tourism Gems in Oceana County
Published on June 13, 2013
Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams joined the June 10, 2013 tour to promote Michigan agriculture, tourism and healthy living. -
Macomb County agriculture celebration
Published on June 12, 2013
Free family farm fun as Westview Orchards celebrates 200 years. -
Celebrate dairy throughout the summer
Published on June 10, 2013
June is Dairy Month, but consumers attending a Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm program can celebrate dairy throughout the summer. Milk is Michigan’s number one locally-produced product. -
Port Huron café sources locally
Published on June 10, 2013
Kate’s Downtown Café sets example for building local community support. -
Although nationally celebrated in May, Michigan strawberries arrive in June
Published on June 10, 2013
Michigan consumers anxiously await the arrival of delicious and nutritious Michigan grown strawberries. -
What a difference a year makes – Michigan produce will be abundant!
Published on June 7, 2013
June is here, and along with the much cooler, more moderate spring weather (compared to last year) comes the tremendous bounty of Michigan produce at your local farmer’s market, produce stand, and grocery store. -
Vendors can link with farmers markets through online Market Maker: Part 1
Published on June 5, 2013
Agricultural producers can enhance their visibility by making business connections with the markets they serve using the online Market Maker. -
Evaluating the farmers market from a food safety perspective
Published on June 5, 2013
Farmers markets are a great place to find healthy, wholesome food. To ensure the food purchased is as wholesome as it can be, customers may consider a few things when evaluating food safety practiced by growers at the farmers market. -
Farmers markets are open!
Published on June 5, 2013
Macomb County farmers markets expand days and services.