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Simple precautions can help protect people from influenza
Published on June 12, 2018
People who come into contact with animals should use good hygiene practices to prevent exposure to influenza viruses. -
Gardening education increases vegetable consumption among youth
Published on June 6, 2018
A recent research review verifies that garden interventions with youth increase vegetable consumption -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Cooler, moderate weather has encouraged crop planting and field work. -
Understand your farm labor costs using labor logs
Published on June 4, 2018
Knowing your farm's inputs can help you make decisions about how to sell your product to make the most profit. -
Farmers markets and advisory councils
Published on June 4, 2018
Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board, however make sure to consider these five questions to encourage a successful adoption. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – May 30, 2018
Published on May 30, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled the high heat in area hoophouses, which helped to dry out farm fields this past week. -
Farmers markets and advisory councils: 5 questions to consider
Published on May 30, 2018
Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board -
MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture
Published on May 23, 2018
MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. -
Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm
Published on May 22, 2018
As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — May 18, 2018
Published on May 18, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled wind and rain to get their fields prepped and planted over the past two weeks.