MSU Extension Farm & Farmers Markets

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  Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice.

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  MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm

  Published on March 29, 2019
  The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community

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  490 Bakery aims to employ previously incarcerated individuals

  Published on March 11, 2019
  A new bakery is launched in Muskegon Area with the purpose of providing transitional employment for men and women returning from prison or jail and helping them to get back on their feet and back to a full-time job eventually.

• Tractor safety course offered in northwest Michigan

  Published on February 26, 2019
  This 4-H taught multi-week course is intended for 14 and 15 year-olds interested in farming.

• Critical conversations at the April 5, 2019 Michigan Racial Equity in the Food System Summit

  Published on February 22, 2019
  Keynote speaker chef Tunde Wey to conduct a series of regional culinary events in support of summit.

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  Montcalm Food Summit: Building Our Community

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Day long summit brings together community to strengthen the local food system in Montcalm County.

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  How to determine a ripe melon

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Choosing a properly ripened, locally grown melon is easy in the summer, but how do you determine ripeness in the dead of winter?

• How does Michigan State University’s Product Center help new food businesses?

  Published on February 1, 2019
  Find out more about customized business counseling and specialized services.

• Generation Yum: Learn how Millennials and Gen Z are impacting the food system

  Published on January 15, 2019
  Come see a presentation on Feb. 20, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market

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  Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1

  Published on December 11, 2018
  MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.