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Development News Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. (File photo)

Michigan Agritourism Summit adds second day as registration opens for inaugural conference

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 14, 2024
Development News “We are excited to see more homegrown and out-of-state organizations that view Michigan as a promising marketplace for developing new products from recovered materials,” says Liz Browne, director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division.

Projects strengthening Michigan's circular economy selected for business accelerator program

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 8, 2024
Development News "A big part of winning this award is recognizing that we have access to the best milk the USA has to offer," says Leelanau Cheese Co. managing partner and cheesemaker Gary Smith.

Cheese champs: These two northern Michigan cheesemakers win big at international cheese contest

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 11, 2024
Development News “Today’s Walinga USA announcement is a shining example of the important role our rural communities play in Michigan’s economic future,” says Tim Boring, director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Agribusiness expansion in Wayland: $8.3M investment, 31 new jobs planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023

Michigan Farmers Union holds annual convention

RIX StaffThursday, November 30, 2023
Development News Boardman River, Michigan.

More than $20M awarded to tribal-led watershed restoration project in Northern Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 2, 2023
Development News A Michigan farm field planted with a cover crop. Cover crops help control erosion, improve soil fertility, and can improve farmland productivity.

Application window opens for conservation and restoration funding for Michigan landowners

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 19, 2023
Feature Story Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Manchester is among the state's many hard cider producers.

Michigan's hard cider renaissance: Orchards, entrepreneurs, and the future of an age-old beverage

Brenda Sodt MarshallThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story Covered Wagon Farms sells eggs, honey and other food products.

Farmers markets help launch and grow businesses

Sarah RatledgeThursday, October 5, 2023
Feature Story The De Vors have a herd of about 100 Jersey cows and a few Guernseys on their farm east of Kalkaska in northern Michigan.

Cow cuddling? It's a thing at this northern Michigan dairy farm

Kim SchneiderThursday, September 21, 2023
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Michigan hop farmers are upbeat about their future

Brenda Sodt Marshall Thursday, August 24, 2023
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