News
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Re-think your families’ lunches by including more local food
Published on September 7, 2018
Back to school is the perfect time to re-energize your go-to menus.
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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Sept. 5, 2018
Published on September 5, 2018
Growers are battling wet fields after recent heavy rains, impeding crop harvest.
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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Aug. 15, 2018
Published on August 15, 2018
Growers are thankful for the revitalizing rain received last week.
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A community garden/urban farm in Flint achieves MAEAP verification
Published on July 16, 2018
The edible flint Demonstration (Community) Garden was verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) in June.
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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – July 11, 2018
Published on July 11, 2018
Hot, dry weather has increased irrigation needs in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens.
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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 27, 2018
Published on June 27, 2018
Great weather for crop growth has benefitted urban and semi-rural small scale, diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens.
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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.
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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Cooler, moderate weather has encouraged crop planting and field work.
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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
