News
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More about the new USDA bioengineering label
Published on January 3, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, food products containing bioengineered material will have to be labeled as such.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference to feature nurturing resilient farms in 2020 and beyond
Published on December 20, 2019
The 17th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference will be Feb. 8, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Curious or concerned about GMOs? Visit MSU’s GMO website for more information.
Published on December 6, 2019
MSU’s GMO website is a regularly updated source for science-based information on GMOs and the genetics, physiology and other aspects related to modern agriculture.
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New label denoting bioengineered ingredients will soon appear on food items in 2020
Published on December 4, 2019
Starting in 2020, consumers will start to see labels for genetically modified foods on store shelves.
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Category 4 sites under the Right to Farm Act Site Selection GAAMP
Published on November 19, 2019
Site Selection GAAMP provides local authority to permit livestock keeping in primarily residential areas
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Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations
Published on November 19, 2019
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things.
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Right to Farm Site Selection GAAMP needs local government attention
Published on November 19, 2019
Site Selection GAAMP provides opportunity for local government to lead discussions about urban agriculture and local food production, and work to accommodate this economic activity.
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Farmers market tools for Southeast Michigan beginning farmers
Published on November 1, 2019
New Resources help farmers-market-oriented producers make the best decisions for their businesses
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Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan
Published on October 10, 2019
Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves
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New community food system policy resources now available
Published on September 13, 2019
Local governments have a role to play and resources to use in cultivating a flourishing food system with supportive plans and regulations.
