MSU Extension Community Food Systems

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  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.

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  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program accepting 2020 applicants

  Published on February 11, 2020
  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program provides valuable education for growers at all scales to improve their knowledge, practices, and growing technique.

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  Southeast Michigan School Garden Mini-grant program now accepting applicants for 2020

  Published on February 6, 2020
  Support is available to schools and early care and education sites in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.

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  Third Annual Michigan Chinook Cup

  Published on January 28, 2020
  Michigan growers vie for coveted prize.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations

  Published on November 19, 2019
  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.

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  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