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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. -
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. -
MSU Extension helps evaluate the Muskegon Farmers Market
Published on August 22, 2016
Results of the customer survey process conducted on July 9, 2016. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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. -
MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now? Part 2
Published on April 26, 2016
2012 Start-up to Watch Awardee, Easy Artisan Bread Mix, goes head to head with national brand pizza mixes. -
Lake County farmers market feasibility study process
Published on April 19, 2016
MSU Extension is asking community members to complete a survey. -
Radishes can actually be pretty rad
Published on April 19, 2016
This fast growing spring crop is often overlooked but is full of flavor. -
Michigan Fresh from the hoophouse
Published on March 22, 2016
Hoophouses are in production all across the state to provide local produce to hungry customers this spring. -
Combine reading and healthy food during National Reading Awareness Month and Nutrition Months
Published on February 29, 2016
Book ideas for readers and food lovers of all ages. -
Growing in the classroom
Published on February 23, 2016
Extension resources for growing edible plants in the classroom.