News
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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?
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Colors in winter landscapes, forests and wetlands
Published on February 8, 2019
Take a hike on a winter’s day in the woods, along a stream or in a park and discover nature’s gifts of colorful and unique flowers and fruit.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference to include SARE Farmers Forum
Published on February 1, 2019
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program will feature project presentations during the Feb. 9, 2019, conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Demystifying GMOs for gardeners
Published on February 1, 2019
Learn more about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) during the Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 2, 2019.
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Smart Gardening Conference will warm up your winter with its sizzling presentations
Published on January 31, 2019
Learn how plant life reveals sizzling drama that includes sugar, sex and poison at the 2019 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Boxwood blight disease identified in Michigan
Published on January 25, 2019
A serious fungal disease of boxwood that results in defoliation and decline of susceptible boxwood. A downloadable fact sheet is available.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference celebrates diversity in agriculture
Published on January 24, 2019
Small- and medium-scale farmers come together for education and fellowship during the Feb. 9, 2019, conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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All fruit and vegetables are not created equal when it comes to proper storage conditions
Published on January 23, 2019
Knowing how to properly handle and store produce can make for a more nutritious and tasteful experience as well as decreasing your food waste and making your produce dollars go farther.
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Plant enthusiasts can attend 2019 Plants of Distinction and beat the winter doldrums
Published on January 14, 2019
Beat the winter boredoms and get energized for spring! Join nationally renowned horticulturists and fellow plant enthusiasts for the daylong Plants of Distinction seminar on Feb. 13 in Novi.
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New resources in Michigan provide seeds for pollinator habitat
Published on January 11, 2019
Project Wingspan and Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund expand their programs to Michigan and will provide seeds to help increase pollinator habitat.
