Opportunity to Hone your Farming Skills
Attention beginning farmers, farm employees and those contemplating a future in sustainable farming! The application period for the 2019 Organic Farmer Training Program (OFTP) at Michigan State University…
Building the Market for Local Flowers: The Michigan Flower Growers’ Cooperative
It’s a Wednesday morning at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace and the room is fragrant with fresh, cut flowers overflowing in buckets. There’s dahlias from Luella Acres, zinnias from…
NFU Fall Legislative Fly-in and the Farm Bill
The National Farmers Union (NFU) was founded over 110 years ago and advocates for grassroots policy change that supports the welfare of family farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and consumers.…
Tollgate: MSU Farm Keeps Agricultural Legacy Alive
Located near the intersection of three major highways and just over the rise from a sprawling shopping mall, there is a 160-acre oasis of rolling hills, green pastures…
Lavender Lane: A Scent-Sational Farm
Lavender Lane is a specialty lavender farm located 15 minutes south of Ann Arbor in Milan. As educators, my wife and I founded our farm in 2014 and…
Lady Jane Seed Co.: Understanding the Hemp Plant
Hemp is a plant we’re hearing more about these days. However, there is a lot of confusion around this delicious and versatile plant. Many people wonder if hemp…
A Watershed Moment for NE Michigan’s Regional Food System
America’s highly productive food system is one of its beloved accomplishments. But the environment has paid a high price for this abundance, especially our rivers, streams, and lakes.…
Lakeside Farm : A History and a Lifestyle
When I first sat down with Dave Skornia of Lakeside Farm, he was incredibly moved and excited to share his story with us for the 2018 Guide to…
Farm Bill: The Time to Act is Now
The Farm Bill is a large piece of legislation that is renewed every 5 or so years. It includes funding for a wide range of programs (SNAP, crop…
Understanding Economic Impacts of Local Food
As awareness of local food grows, more people are becoming interested in understanding the economic impacts of local food systems. While many of us may be motivated to…