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Feature Story A Revolution Farms employee at work. Economic Development

Agribusiness employers recruiting workers for recession-proof industry

By Shandra MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story Colby Tucker, 14, from Hopkins in Allegan County, is in his third year of collecting and cooking sap. Entrepreneurship

Turning sap to syrup makes spring the sweetest season of all

Bev BerensSunday, March 21, 2021
Feature Story Greg Dunn's Blackbird Farm in Coopersville received MAEAP verification in 2020. Dunn shows off his new sign in one of their produce fields. Sustainability

State program helps farmers practice environmental stewardship

Bev BerensSunday, January 24, 2021
Feature Story The Kruithoff family works on their Ottawa County farm, planting a test plot of different varieties of soybeans for a seed company. Economic Development

Ottawa County program preserves farmland for future generations

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 14, 2020
Feature Story Crop dusting planes maneuver to avoid electric lines, irrigation towers, woods and more when working. (Photo by Bev Berens) Sustainability

More farmers are using cover crops to keep pollutants out of lakes and streams

Bev BerensFriday, September 4, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees. Economic Development

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Jake Tebos, (left) wholesale grower of potting plants in Allendale, discusses issues unique to his niche in the marketplace with Secretary Perdue (right). Economic Development

West Michigan farmers share concerns with USDA Secretary

Bev BerensWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story Chara Bouma-Prediger is the Holland Farmers Market's new Food Navigator. Economic Development

Farmers Market adds bilingual Food Navigator to assist shoppers

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story Quinn and Violet Tunison walk through the sunflowers. Economic Development

Sunflower field draws appreciative crowds to Olive Township farm

Heidi Tunison Thursday, August 6, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Bombe in her garden at her Laketown Township home. Economic Development

Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic

Bev BerensMonday, August 3, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers. Economic Development

Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food

Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
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