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How to determine a ripe melon
Published on February 21, 2019
Choosing a properly ripened, locally grown melon is easy in the summer, but how do you determine ripeness in the dead of winter? -
Community food system policy-development resources for local government
Published on February 18, 2019
Local governments have a role to play and resources to use in cultivating a flourishing food system with supportive plans and regulations. -
Seven benefits of local food
Published on January 17, 2019
Michigan is known for our four-season climate, and we are fortunate to have a wide variety of agricultural products produced in this state. -
Generation Yum: Learn how Millennials and Gen Z are impacting the food system
Published on January 15, 2019
Come see a presentation on Feb. 20, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market -
Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps. -
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers
Published on December 6, 2018
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort. -
MSU hosts an innovative Financial Management Boot Camp for Food Hub managers
Published on November 29, 2018
The Food Hub specialist at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, and members of the MSU Extension Community Food Systems team paired up to host a statewide financial management boot camp in Flint, MI. -
Resources for starting a school garden
Published on November 14, 2018
Starting a school garden can be a daunting task. Get some help with these resources. -
The Flint Fresh Food Hub is open for business!
Published on October 31, 2018
The opening of the Flint Fresh Food Hub, a non-profit, wholesale, local food aggregation and distribution center, marks an important milestone in the local food movement in Flint.