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  Transplant production: Tools and techniques

  Published on March 27, 2017
  Springtime is here, which means farmers and gardeners are starting to think about waking up their fields from their winter slumber. A great way to get a head start on the season is to start seeds indoors for transplanting.

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  Cultivate Michigan announces Regional Marketplace network events this winter

  Published on January 22, 2018
  Join Farm to Institution leaders and food suppliers for regional ‘meet-the-buyers’ style events around Michigan.

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  Cultivate Michigan initiative promotes Michigan peppers by hosting a field trip

  Published on August 24, 2015
  Summer pepper season is well underway in Michigan! A recent Cultivate Michigan field trip in eastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the summer pepper crop to farmers, the versatility of the crop, and its value to institutional food purchasers.

• Flint, Mich., area urban agriculture report – August 14, 2013

  Published on August 14, 2013
  Cooler weather in the past week has slowed crop growth in the field.

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  Winter melons: A new crop for Michigan growers

  Published on November 23, 2016
  If you have a significant Asian population in your service area, think about starting to produce winter melons to meet their culinary demands.

• Bay area vegetable research and marketing update

  Published on January 8, 2015
  An upcoming meeting will introduce vegetable research specialists and marketing opportunities to Michigan’s Bay area vegetable growers.

• Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a Successful Food Business

  Published on June 29, 2012
  Cottage to Commercial will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a commercial reality.

• New law allows the selling of homemade products at markets

  Published on July 27, 2010
  

• Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm

  Published on May 22, 2018
  As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – May 24, 2017

  Published on May 24, 2017
  Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area. A new Flint Fresh Veggie Box program kicks off this week.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 7, 2017

  Published on June 7, 2017
  Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 8, 2016

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Growers are continuing to plant and are grateful for the half-inch of rain that fell over the weekend in the Flint area.

• Producing pickles, salsa, canned vegetables or sauces for sale? Attend Better Process Control School

  Published on February 24, 2014
  Businesses that require Federal Food & Drug Administration certification to produce acidified and low acid foods or acid foods in hermetically sealed containers should attend Michigan State University’s upcoming Better Process Control School.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – August 17, 2016

  Published on August 17, 2016
  Growers are continuing to harvest summer’s bounty and are thankful for rain that fell this past week in the Flint area.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — July 19, 2017

  Published on July 19, 2017
  Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area.

• Don’t let Michigan’s backwards spring keep you from the farmers’ markets

  Published on June 15, 2012
  Whacky spring weather limits availability of some Michigan produce, but there’s still plenty of bounty available, especially to those who rely on assistance programs.

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  Farmer’s markets are great places to launch food businesses

  Published on August 13, 2015
  Many Michigan niche food producers have successfully started and grown their businesses at local farmer’s markets.

• Flint, Mich., area urban agriculture report – June 26, 2013

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Warmer temperatures and frequent rainfall are contributing to crop maturation and harvest from urban hoophouses.

• “Farming for You” let dairy producers take their passion to the grocery store

  Published on June 21, 2012
  In an effort to educate consumers about the importance of the dairy industry, producers from Alpena, Alcona and Montmorency counties spent time in a local grocery store telling their stories.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report - May 14, 2014

  Published on May 14, 2014
  Warm weather has arrived along with abundant rainfall in the past week that has delayed some planting in the field.