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• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down in the southern part of the region, and growers are working hard to put this harvest in the books.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Peach harvest is beginning and apple harvest is right around the corner.

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  Ecorse Creek cleanup leads to unexpected mussel discovery

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Native mussel, thought to be extirpated from the creek and surrounding waters, found by volunteer.

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  Two new shared-use kitchens available to U.P. food entrepreneurs

  Published on July 27, 2021
  The Escanaba Marketplace Kitchen and Café L’Anse offer opportunities for good food businesses and vibrant local economies to grow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing in west central and southwest Michigan. Bluecrop, Jersey and other mid-season varieties are being harvested. Yields and fruit quality are excellent.

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  Physical activity, mix it up

  Published on July 26, 2021
  Moderate and vigorous physical activity are recommended for better health. Mixing these physical activities in weekly is important.

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  2020-2021 Michigan planning and zoning court cases are available

  Published on July 26, 2021
  The annual 2020-2021 summary of Michigan planning and zoning court cases is now available to the public.

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  Join us for a northwest Michigan grape pre-veraison meeting Aug. 6, 2021

  Published on July 26, 2021
  We'll talk about how to use cutting-edge technology to decrease bird damage and do disease scouting (spore trapping technology).

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  Getting your food business ready for holiday sales

  Published on July 26, 2021
  With slower supply chains, start thinking about your holiday sales strategy early.

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  UPDATE: Progress toward PRRSv-resistant pigs

  Published on July 26, 2021
  Swine producers are well aware of the devastating effects that Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSv) can have on their herd.