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New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production
Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. -
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023
Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators. -
Comment period for Michigan Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices closes soon
Published on August 22, 2023
Now is the time to comment on the proposed changes for 2024. The comment deadline is Aug. 25, 2023. -
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”
Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen. -
Understanding shelf-life testing for packaged food products
Published on June 30, 2023
Helpful information from Alliance Analytical Laboratories based in Coopersville, Michigan. -
What is Mi Fresh Fish?
Published on April 18, 2023
COVID-19 funds launch of a Michigan fisheries consumer educational marketing campaign. -
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations
Published on April 11, 2023
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. -
National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners
Published on March 30, 2023
Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement. -
MSU Extension partnership receives USDA funding to expand urban orcharding in Detroit
Published on March 8, 2023
Funding will support a collaborative partnership leading the charge to expand fruit and nut production for urban farmers and backyard growers in Detroit. -
Ten things to remember about composting during the winter
Published on March 6, 2023
Healthy organisms in a balanced compost will be active, hot, and produce steam even in the winter.