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Juicy tips for enjoying fresh and canned tomatoes

Published on August 29, 2016
Follow these tips to enjoy fresh tomatoes this season and preserve them safely for later.
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh

Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh fact sheet on Growing Hops provides advice for budding growers.
Michigan Fresh and Master Gardeners at Detroit Eastern Market

Published on August 15, 2016
Michigan State University Extension personnel and Master Gardener volunteers will staff an information booth at the Detroit Eastern Market this summer and fall.
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with MSU Extension

Published on August 9, 2016
MSU Extension is supporting local food, local farmers and nutrition education.
Farmer's markets and sustainability: Part one

Published on July 11, 2016
Why Farmer's Markets continue to be a great local choice for getting your groceries.
Get your fiber from fresh fruit and vegetables

Published on June 28, 2016
Getting enough fiber in your diet is particularly important for older adults.
Make a beautiful arch of pole snap beans

Published on June 6, 2016
You can make a beautiful arch of pole snap beans. A bean arch is not only practical but beautiful.
Remember food safety when you're enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables

Published on June 3, 2016
Michigan grown produce will start appearing in farm markets and gardens as we get closer to summer; keep them safe to eat.
Peas and edible pea pods are great fresh or preserved

Published on May 20, 2016
Peas have a very short growing season and don’t stay fresh long after they are picked. Enjoy them fresh or preserve them for later.
Preserving rhubarb, spring’s delicacy

Published on May 17, 2016
Rhubarb makes tasty sauces, pies, breads, jams, jellies and much more.