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2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference Brings Farmers Together
Published on April 16, 2024
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) convened over 300 farmers, producers, and representatives from food systems organizations at their 20th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
This is the first fruit update of the season. Watch for frost this weekend. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Crop development continues to move along. Growers are preparing to cover green tissue with the rain in the forecast this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region. -
Predicting asparagus emergence
Published on April 15, 2024
The asparagus in Hart, Michigan, hit the snooze in late March but warm temperatures have likely rousted it from slumber, facilitating progress towards emergence. -
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on April 15, 2024
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
Engaging virtual audiences in conservation topics to enhance natural resource stewardship
Published on April 15, 2024
Programming that includes science-based knowledge and best practices in conservation enhances stewardship of Michigan’s natural resource assets, which in turn, strengthens communities. -
Empowering local leaders to make science-based decisions that best fit community needs
Published on April 15, 2024
The Michigan Citizen Planner program strengthens communities and ensures they are productive and engaged with the needs of their residents, both current and future.