News
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How will climate change impact the food system? (Part 2)
Published on August 7, 2017
An exploration of how climate change may impact food security on local, regional and global scales. -
Sweet corn and summer traditions
Published on August 7, 2017
Find fresh Michigan-grown sweet corn in August and September. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Aug. 2, 2017
Published on August 3, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm and market gardens in the Flint area and a recap of the ninth annual Flint Food Garden Tour. -
Michigan Food Hub Network and Incubator Kitchen Network held joint meeting on July 20
Published on July 27, 2017
Local food systems leaders convened in Detroit to increase collaboration -
Get your tickets for the Gratiot County Breakfast on the Farm
Published on July 20, 2017
Tickets for the Aug. 19 event at De Saegher Dairy are available online and at area businesses -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — July 19, 2017
Published on July 19, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area. -
Cooking classes assist pantry users participating in CSA program
Published on July 13, 2017
MSU Extension is providing hand-on nutrition and cooking classes to support Kent County CSA to Pantry program. -
Educational activities at farmers markets for young people
Published on July 6, 2017
Explore your local farmers market this summer by trying these tested youth activities. -
MSU Extension selected as a National Farm to School Network Michigan partner
Published on July 6, 2017
Community Food Systems team members will continue to support capacity building and expansion of farm to school and farm to early care in a new role as Supporting Partner. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 21, 2017
Published on June 21, 2017
Recent rainfall was needed to support crop growth, although irrigation continues in some areas.