News
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Finding food during novel coronavirus
Published on March 20, 2020
Resources to help you and your family locate food during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Six tips for hosting a food summit
Published on March 13, 2020
Bring diverse voices together to share a collective story about our food system, network, and begin writing the next chapter.
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Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture
Published on February 20, 2020
CSAs offer an opportunity to get high quality food and help strengthen the local food system.
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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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Pressure on the farm
Published on February 1, 2020
Commodity prices are low, the weather is harsh, and farmers are being pushed to the brink. MSU Extension is helping them cope with the unforgiving grip of stress and mental health issues.
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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
