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Sixth annual local food conference hosted in Macomb County
Published on April 3, 2017
Join local food supporters on June 6 to learn, connect and eat at the All About Food Conference. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part II
Published on April 3, 2017
Getting student input on what to plant and doing hands-on planning activities is a great way to get them involved. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part I
Published on April 3, 2017
There is a lot of fun and educational mileage in creating a garden plan. -
Program boosts amount of local fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias
Published on March 31, 2017
10 Cents a Meal program preliminary report indicates 50,000 kids in west Michigan, dozens of businesses benefiting from program. -
Breakfast on the Farm provides a fun and free learning opportunity for families
Published on March 30, 2017
Want to enjoy a free family breakfast on a farm near you? Come to one of the scheduled Breakfast on the Farm events this summer to learn more about where your food comes from and how it is produced. -
Food Safety Summit focused on safe produce, certified growers for FSMA
Published on March 13, 2017
Second annual Southwest Michigan Food Safety Summit certifies 45 growers. -
Responsible and sustainable travel - Is it here to stay?
Published on March 5, 2017
Annual report reveals continuing growth and interest in responsible travel around the world. -
Bird trails added to the Blue Water Area list
Published on March 5, 2017
St. Clair Metropolitan Planning Commission strengthens visitor attraction by adding bird trails to their already comprehensive list of water trails. -
What are visitors’ first impressions of your community?
Published on March 5, 2017
Four communities in Michigan’s Thumb region will undergo the MSU Extension First Impressions program to assess tourism strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in their community. -
Cover crops as a learning tool in school gardens
Published on March 5, 2017
How did farmers grow food before there was synthetic fertilizer?