News
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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings offered
Published on March 1, 2020
Training for food industry professionals needing HACCP certification will be offered in 2024. -
Science at the Supper Table lessons offered to schools in southeast Michigan
Published on February 26, 2020
Many youth don’t realize science plays a big part in growing the foods we eat. Michigan State University Extension is offering free educational lessons to middle and high school students on topics related to the science of agriculture. -
Third Annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on January 28, 2020
Michigan growers vie for coveted prize. -
Sixth annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference
Published on January 8, 2020
This annual event will be held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, on March 5-7, 2020. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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