MSU Extension Farm & Farmers Markets

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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.

• PA 116: A farmland preservation program in Michigan that new farmers may not be familiar with

  Published on June 25, 2018
  Learn more about this program that may be beneficial for your farm

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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

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  Understand your farm labor costs using labor logs

  Published on June 4, 2018
  Knowing your farm's inputs can help you make decisions about how to sell your product to make the most profit.

• Farmers markets and advisory councils

  Published on June 4, 2018
  Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board, however make sure to consider these five questions to encourage a successful adoption.

• Farmers markets and advisory councils: 5 questions to consider

  Published on May 30, 2018
  Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – May 30, 2018

  Published on May 30, 2018
  Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled the high heat in area hoophouses, which helped to dry out farm fields this past week.

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  MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture

  Published on May 23, 2018
  MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan.