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Farm & Farmers Markets
MSU Extension assists farms and farmers markets’ efforts by bringing together partners, identifying successful market models, establishing rules and regulations, identifying and training managers and helping recruit vendors.
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2018 Winter statewide FSMA-defined grower safety trainings announced
Published on November 22, 2017
Get the training you need through one of 11 grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Focus on the forest for the holidays — benefits of real trees, wreaths and boughs
Published on November 21, 2017
Bringing fresh greenery into your home around the holidays is environmentally friendly and healthy for you and your family. -
Add Michigan-grown poultry to your menu
Published on November 14, 2017
Michigan poultry is available year round. -
Vegetable storage for extended marketing
Published on November 13, 2017
Whether holding items in storage throughout the main production season, or extending the marketing season into the winter, proper handling and storage techniques will help maintain quality of harvested crops. -
Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking 2018 host farms
Published on November 3, 2017
Want to join the effort to increase transparency in agriculture? Michigan State University Extension is looking for farm families who are interested in hosting a Breakfast on the Farm event next year. -
Find Michigan food products for your business at the Making it in Michigan Conference
Published on November 1, 2017
The annual Michigan State University Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference Marketplace is the go-to place to find Michigan-made food items for your business. -
There’s still time to attend the FSMA-defined grower safety trainings before the year’s end
Published on November 1, 2017
Get the training you need with grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Small scale organic carrot production
Published on October 30, 2017
Carrots can provide small-scale farmers profit not only during the growing season if they are cared for properly. -
Making it in Michigan conference marks its tenth year
Published on October 26, 2017
Explore or strengthen your food business concept with the help of the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference. -
Cultivate Michigan initiative promotes Michigan cabbages by hosting a field trip
Published on October 25, 2017
A recent Cultivate Michigan field trip in southeastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the cabbage crop to farmers and consumers, and its versatility and value to institutional food purchasers. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Oct. 20, 2017
Published on October 23, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm and market gardens in the Flint area. -
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County
Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917. -
The new Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint
Published on September 20, 2017
A new food hub space to make it possible for locally produced food to reach broader markets in the metro Flint area just broke ground. -
Eating seasonally: An insider’s view of carrot production in Northwest Lower Michigan
Published on September 20, 2017
Cultivate Michigan tour participants experience the importance of purchasing locally through a recent featured food tour. -
Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business
Published on September 18, 2017
September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network. -
USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens
Published on September 6, 2017
Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018. -
Organic garlic production
Published on August 30, 2017
This time of year, local garlic is starting to appear at farmers markets, farm stands, and grocery stores. A staple in many types of cuisines, garlic is as fun to grow as it is to cook. -
Avocado consumption: environmental and social considerations
Published on August 24, 2017
Changes in supply and demand of avocados and their consequences -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Aug. 23, 2017
Published on August 23, 2017
Summer crop harvest is in full swing. -
FoodCorps Farm to School Program has impact in Michigan
Published on August 16, 2017
The FoodCorps National Service program in Michigan had a great year supporting student’s hands-on learning in classrooms and school gardens, promoting healthy school meals and a making an impact on the schoolwide culture of health in their communities.
