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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — July 19, 2017

Published on July 19, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area.
Cooking classes assist pantry users participating in CSA program

Published on July 13, 2017
MSU Extension is providing hand-on nutrition and cooking classes to support Kent County CSA to Pantry program.
MSU Extension selected as a National Farm to School Network Michigan partner

Published on July 6, 2017
Community Food Systems team members will continue to support capacity building and expansion of farm to school and farm to early care in a new role as Supporting Partner.
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.
The importance of a rural grocery store for community and economic development

Published on July 6, 2017
A grocery store in a rural community is key piece to community and economic development.
MSU Students launch local food business made from campus grown foods

Published on June 27, 2017
Look for Land Grant Goods products this summer on campus.
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 21, 2017

Published on June 21, 2017
Recent rainfall was needed to support crop growth, although irrigation continues in some areas.
MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center field day upcoming

Published on June 20, 2017
Upper Peninsula agriculture research will be highlight at the Field Day on July 29.
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 7, 2017

Published on June 7, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area.
Nothing says spring like Michigan Asparagus

Published on June 6, 2017
Michigan-grown Asparagus has a short season that Michiganders look forward to each year.