Agricultural Economy

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

By Shandra MartinezMonday, September 14, 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Heidi Tunison Thursday, August 06, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Bombe in her garden at her Laketown Township home. Economic Development

Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic

By Bev BerensMonday, August 03, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers. Economic Development

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

By Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
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