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MSU Extension supports the development of community food systems in Michigan by providing resources and programs to develop local food policy councils, farm-to-institutional purchasing, food hubs and farmers markets.

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2020 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference

Published on June 27, 2019

SAVE THE DATE March 6-8, 2020

American Hop Convention 2020

Published on June 26, 2019

Book your lodging now for the 2020 American Hop Convention January 22-24, 2020

Benefits of side-disking hop rows

Published on June 26, 2019

There are multiple cultural practices that can be employed in hop agroecosystems to improve production and yields.

Animal based soil amendments: FSMA compliance tools for produce growers

Published on June 21, 2019

New resources for growers and educators help farmers meet new standards.

Home vegetable gardeners are asked to "grow a row" for their local food pantry

Published on May 17, 2019

Feeding America believes that food insecurity impacts one in eight people in west and northern Michigan.