News
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USDA offers cost share dollars for organic certification
Published on May 28, 2019
Producers and handlers are eligible for 75% of organic certification cost -
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. -
Is the ag industry ready for a test?
Published on May 15, 2019
The dairy food system is vulnerable to adulteration from an adversary bent on assaulting it. It's important for those involved to become knowledgeable and take actions to prepare and prevent. -
Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential
Published on May 1, 2019
Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice. -
Food system workforce assessment launches in Michigan
Published on April 16, 2019
Does Michigan have the workforce to grow its good food movement? We need your help to find out. -
Use the winter and early spring to plan for a school garden project
Published on April 10, 2019
Considerations in planning a school garden. -
MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm
Published on March 29, 2019
The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community -
Bine and Dine! Monthly hop webinar series
Published on March 25, 2019
Join live for monthly growing tips and best management practices. -
Second annual Chinook Cup awarded
Published on March 11, 2019
Michigan growers vie for coveted prize -
490 Bakery aims to employ previously incarcerated individuals
Published on March 11, 2019
A new bakery is launched in Muskegon Area with the purpose of providing transitional employment for men and women returning from prison or jail and helping them to get back on their feet and back to a full-time job eventually.