News
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Prioritizing community health
Published on April 10, 2017
An interview with Traverse City Mayor Jim Carruthers highlights his dedication to community health. -
Local institutional sourcing in the “off-season”
Published on April 10, 2017
Institutions can find a bounty of local fruits and vegetables available for purchase all winter. -
Collaborative leadership offers greater outcomes
Published on April 3, 2017
Collaborative leadership is practiced in communities and organizations across the state. -
Program boosts amount of local fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias
Published on March 31, 2017
10 Cents a Meal program preliminary report indicates 50,000 kids in west Michigan, dozens of businesses benefiting from program. -
Breakfast on the Farm provides a fun and free learning opportunity for families
Published on March 30, 2017
Want to enjoy a free family breakfast on a farm near you? Come to one of the scheduled Breakfast on the Farm events this summer to learn more about where your food comes from and how it is produced. -
Aquaculture, commercial fishing, and local fisheries products on agenda at Seafood Summit
Published on March 30, 2017
Michigan Seafood Summit to be held in Detroit along with the International Association of Great Lakes Research Conference. -
Transplant production: Tools and techniques
Published on March 27, 2017
Springtime is here, which means farmers and gardeners are starting to think about waking up their fields from their winter slumber. A great way to get a head start on the season is to start seeds indoors for transplanting. -
Transplant production: Potting mix
Published on March 27, 2017
The right media is essential in order to grow healthy, productive transplants. Whether it is purchased or made on the farm, the right potting mix can be the start to a successful season. -
Upper Peninsula Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing
Published on March 23, 2017
The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but also covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product. -
Wild mushroom certification courses scheduled
Published on March 23, 2017
Courses offer foragers necessary certification for selling wild mushrooms.