News
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Michigan Family Farms Conference brings education and resources to small-scale farmers
Published on January 21, 2020
Small- and medium-scale farmers are invited to attend the Michigan Family Farms Conference on Feb. 8, 2020 at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference to feature nurturing resilient farms in 2020 and beyond
Published on December 20, 2019
The 17th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference will be Feb. 8, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
Published on December 10, 2019
This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.
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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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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
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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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Farm stress emphasis at 2019 Great Lakes EXPO
Published on November 4, 2019
High input costs, low prices and variable weather have increased farm related stress. To aid farmers, the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will have a daylong workshop to identify and deal with stress-related issues.
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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
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Identifying and preventing freeze damage in fall vegetables
Published on October 4, 2019
Recent frost advisories are relevant for late-season vegetables.
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MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking host farms for 2020
Published on September 20, 2019
Since 2009, forty Breakfast on the Farm events have been held in Michigan. After a one year break, Michigan State University Extension is once again looking for host farm families.
