The Road Between the Farm and Consumer

Tips for shopping at farmers markets safely

Published on May 12, 2020
Here are some tips to protect you while enjoying fresh produce and helping to support farms and farmers in your community.
Educational activities at farmers markets for young people

Published on July 6, 2017
Explore your local farmers market this summer by trying these tested youth activities.
Why you should consider shopping at a farmers market

Published on August 3, 2016
Consumers and communities benefit from farmers market transactions.

How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?
Legal vs. illegal food sales explained

Published on March 24, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity to learn and understand the process of food sells and what the do's and don'ts are.
Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture

Published on February 20, 2020
CSAs offer an opportunity to get high quality food and help strengthen the local food system.
Seven benefits of local food

Published on January 17, 2019
Michigan is known for our four-season climate, and we are fortunate to have a wide variety of agricultural products produced in this state.

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Community Gardens

Published on June 8, 2020
This document provides suggested practices for community gardens and gardeners to stay safe and minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission. These guidelines are gathered from a combination of resources including the CDC, WHO and Extension services.
Michigan Farm to School: Serving Up Local Foods

Published on November 4, 2019
What does farm to school mean in Michigan, and how can you participate? Inside you'll find resources to help you get started and contacts that can help you grow your farm to school program.

How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part One

Published on May 21, 2020
Determine the amount of freezer space needed when purchasing freezer beef.
How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part Two

Published on May 21, 2020
How many steak and roasts is in one freezer beef? How much ground beef should I expect?

Supply chain disruptions

Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?
MSU faculty host weekly conversations on coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on agriculture and the economy

Published on March 25, 2020
K. Aleks Schaefer, JD, Ph.D. and Trey Malone, Ph.D., will host a weekly online conversation titled “Closing Bell: A Conversation with MSU Agricultural Economists” to discuss topics relevant to today’s agricultural economy, including coronavirus.