News
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Michigan Farmers Market Association to celebrate 10 years with birthday parties across the state
Published on March 20, 2017
Celebrating 10 years of growth and achievement. -
Celebrating the history of maple syrup
Published on March 20, 2017
Events and resources from MSU Extension and the Michigan Maple Syrup Association -
Food Safety Summit focused on safe produce, certified growers for FSMA
Published on March 13, 2017
Second annual Southwest Michigan Food Safety Summit certifies 45 growers. -
Celebrate CSA Day 2017
Published on February 20, 2017
Celebrate CSA Day 2017 by supporting a local farmer and ensuring a season’s worth of fresh fruits and vegetables. -
Montague and Whitehall school meals include locally-grown potatoes
Published on February 20, 2017
This innovative farm-to-school program involves farmers, teachers and students. -
Put Michigan dried and frozen cherries on the menu year-round
Published on February 8, 2017
Source Michigan cherries all year with Cultivate Michigan’s latest product guide. -
Making the most of SNAP benefits
Published on January 30, 2017
Healthy eating on a budget isn’t always a snap, but these tricks can make it easier. -
Move your school garden education indoors this winter
Published on January 26, 2017
Try seasonal taste testing activities in the classroom to continue learning about Michigan agriculture. -
The Urban Agriculture trend continues in 2017
Published on January 26, 2017
Urban agriculture can reconnect communities with healthy food, thereby supporting economic opportunities and innovative ideas around land use. Several new resources for urban agriculture were published in 2016 which support the movement going forward. -
Upper Peninsula Meat Processing Feasibility Study results released
Published on January 24, 2017
Strategies for growth in the Upper Peninsula’s meat value chain.