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Farmers markets and advisory councils
Published on June 4, 2018
Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board, however make sure to consider these five questions to encourage a successful adoption. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – May 30, 2018
Published on May 30, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled the high heat in area hoophouses, which helped to dry out farm fields this past week. -
Farmers markets and advisory councils: 5 questions to consider
Published on May 30, 2018
Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board -
MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture
Published on May 23, 2018
MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. -
Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm
Published on May 22, 2018
As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — May 18, 2018
Published on May 18, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled wind and rain to get their fields prepped and planted over the past two weeks. -
Southwest Michigan pesticide collection date nears
Published on May 10, 2018
Unusable pesticides can be properly disposed at the upcoming southwest Michigan Clean Sweep event. -
Observe wine month at flavors of the mitten at the Kellogg Manor House
Published on May 9, 2018
Visit the W.K. Kellogg Manor House on May 25 for the Michigan Wines Dinner. -
Radish variety can add flavor and crunch to your meals
Published on May 7, 2018
There's a rainbow of radish varieties for you to enjoy this season. -
Michigan small farm newsletter
Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension.