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  Understand your farm labor costs using labor logs

  Published on June 4, 2018
  Knowing your farm's inputs can help you make decisions about how to sell your product to make the most profit.

• Best practices for food safety when handling greens

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Risk of foodborne illness in leafy greens can’t be eliminated, but there are steps growers and farm marketers can do to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in leafy greens.

• MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers looking for 2017 host farm families

  Published on October 10, 2016
  In Michigan, Breakfast on the Farm began in 2009 when Tony and Patti Jandernoa, Dutch Meadows Dairy, offered to host the first event in Clinton County. Since then, 34 other farm families have hosted events all over Michigan.

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  Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses

  Published on February 17, 2016
  MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets.

• Fruit and vegetable growers: Find new markets at Great Lakes EXPO

  Published on December 3, 2013
  Connecting with new buyers and markets for fruit and vegetable growers is made easier through the MarketMaker exhibit and the Meet the Buyers reception at the Great Lakes EXPO Dec. 10-12.

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  Interest in agriculture careers are on the rise

  Published on August 29, 2014
  Interest in local foods and where our food comes from generates increased interest in agriculture careers, especially if local food and nutrition topics are taught in schools.

• January 2016 compliance date to claim exempt status under FSMA

  Published on January 20, 2016
  It may come as a surprise to small produce growers that are exempt from the FDA’s new Produce Safety Rule that they need documentation of their status by Jan. 26, 2016

• Create change with a smile

  Published on December 28, 2012
  A smile can affect mood, behavior and outcome

• Explore Michigan Fresh

  Published on July 29, 2013
  Learn how to select, use, store and preserve Michigan produce with help from Michigan Fresh.

• Farmers markets still going strong through fall 2013

  Published on September 13, 2013
  Even though school has started and Halloween candy is visible in stores, farmers markets and farm stands are still going strong. Many are open through the end of October and others are even later. They are great locations to get fall produce.

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  Garbage to Garden: A workshop for mid-scale composting

  Published on October 2, 2014
  Garbage to Garden is a composting workshop for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments.

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  Seeking input from Upper Peninsula livestock producers

  Published on April 28, 2016
  Input being sought from Upper Peninsula livestock producers for USDA Multi-Species Processing Feasibility Study.

• Foodservice operations need to understand expiration dates on meat and poultry packages

  Published on August 18, 2014
  As a foodservice provider, documentation and appropriate handling of meat is very important.

• Local institutional sourcing in the “off-season”

  Published on April 10, 2017
  Institutions can find a bounty of local fruits and vegetables available for purchase all winter.

• Know where to look for local food this winter

  Published on November 26, 2015
  Michigan offers plenty of opportunities to eat locally in the winter.

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  Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations

  Published on November 19, 2019
  Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things.

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  MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now?

  Published on March 16, 2016
  Successful MSU Product Center client, Herkner’s Cherry Topping, has gone from start-up to succession in six short years.

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  Returning to scratch cooking in schools: Part three

  Published on August 24, 2016
  Read on for cooking tips and techniques for schools looking to use local produce in their meal programs.

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  In praise of ugly produce

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Buyers and sellers should re-think beauty standards for fruits and vegetables.

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  Bean Pole Farm – first farm in the Upper Peninsula taking advantage of local farm incubator program

  Published on May 28, 2015
  A new farm is sprouting in the Upper Peninsula, thanks to a new farm incubator program.