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News

• Smoking fish for commercial use

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Steps to take when smoking fish to reduce the risk of food safety problems.

• Brining fish destined for the smoker is an important step

  Published on November 3, 2016
  Commercial regulations require smoked fish to be brined first.

• Study up on different ways to use venison

  Published on October 7, 2016
  Extension has a vast amount of resources available for venison meat lovers.

• Michigan potatoes are delicious autumn comfort food

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Potatoes are a fall crop that can be stored and savored all season long.

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  Beer, hard cider and wines new to Making it in Michigan Marketplace Trade Show

  Published on September 16, 2016
  Michigan beer, hard cider, and wine producers are invited to exhibit at the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Trade Show for the first time ever.

• Starting a Licensed Food Business sessions

  Published on September 12, 2016
  Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.

• Happily preserving their farmland

  Published on September 7, 2016
  A survey of ten Kent County, Michigan farmland preservation program participants shows all are satisfied with the program.

• The truth about government grants for your new business

  Published on August 29, 2016
  Hint: There is no free money. Many people have misconceptions about government grants available for start-up companies. Read more to get your facts straight.

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  Grand Rapids’ largest urban farm adds pizza to their menu

  Published on August 23, 2016
  New City Urban Farm hopes to serve up hot veggie pies this fall.

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  MSU Extension helps evaluate the Muskegon Farmers Market

  Published on August 22, 2016
  Results of the customer survey process conducted on July 9, 2016.

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  Sourcing locally-grown carrots for Michigan institutions

  Published on August 12, 2016
  Malburg Acres LLC in Hart, Michigan grows carrots for area processors and distributors.

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  Winery owners are living the dream

  Published on August 10, 2016
  First came the vision. Then Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery was established in 2014.

• Have you evaluated your farmers market lately?

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Growing Hope offers evaluation services to Michigan Farmers Market Association member markets.

• Have you evaluated your farmers market lately?

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Growing Hope offers evaluation services to Michigan Farmers Market Association member markets.

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  The green roof: a worthwhile investment

  Published on August 3, 2016
  Green roofs save money in the long run and are far more environmentally friendly.

• 2016 Program Summaries

  Published on August 2, 2016
  2016 Program Summaries

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  Don't miss out on Michigan cherries

  Published on July 19, 2016
  July is cherry month and the crop is abundant this year in spite of recent storms.

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  First MSU Extension office to be awarded Spartan Gold-Level Green Certification

  Published on June 23, 2016
  MSUE’s office at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market receives highest certification level from MSU’s Office of Campus Sustainability

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  MSU Extension teams up with Power of Produce at the Muskegon Farmers Market for the second year

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Family friendly nutrition activities will be provided during most Saturday markets this summer

• Home gardeners can donate produce to food pantries

  Published on April 29, 2016
  Plan now to grow extra produce to help alleviate hunger in your community.