News
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Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees
Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic. -
Resources for greenhouse growers, florists and retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on April 20, 2020
There are many resources for both wholesale and garden retails on methods to hold crops and implement social distancing at garden centers. -
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Thinking through the shopping experience
Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should plan for a safe shopping experience for customers by implementing social distancing, curbside pick up and touchless payment options. -
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Marketing and merchandizing
Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should boost their online marketing presence to get customers excited for the spring season and then focus on selling customers solutions and packages of products. -
Your farm and the Families First Act
Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees? -
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Overcoming challenges with a holistic approach
Published on April 9, 2020
Utilize a big-picture approach to develop contingency plans for your business. -
Invasive spotted lanternfly workshop held in Berrien County on March 6
Published on February 11, 2020
Anyone that grows or maintains trees, vines or any woody plants should learn about this exotic invasive insect before it appears in Michigan. -
How to identify and manage liverwort in nurseries and greenhouses
Published on February 7, 2020
New fact sheet now available on identifying and controlling liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) in nurseries and greenhouse container production. -
Hemp production resources from Michigan State University
Published on January 23, 2020
Michigan State University’s Hemp Production website includes news, recorded webinars and bulletins.