Agricultural Economy / Technology

Feature Story Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm. Entrepreneurship

Lavender farms on the rise in Michigan

Sarah SpohnThursday, July 11, 2024
Development News The Community Connect Center will be located at 114 N. Michigan Ave. in downtown Big Rapids. Community Development

Vacant storefront in downtown Big Rapids set to become year-round farmers market, retail pop-up shop

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 27, 2024
Feature Story Omena Cut Flowers grows 40 varieties of annuals and perennials. Entrepreneurship

U-pick flower farms blooming across Michigan

Erica HobbsThursday, June 13, 2024
Development News Bridget Kavanagh's farm is located outside Mason in Ingham County. Economic Development

Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan's first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 23, 2024
Development News Shady Lane Cellars is located at 9580 E. Shady Ln. in Suttons Bay. Sustainability

Suttons Bay winery wins research grant to test new sustainable soft pesticides at vineyard

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 18, 2024
Development News "This grant provides a wonderful opportunity to help Michigan communities get on the right track to achieving broadband internet service and digital inclusion,” says Roger Blake, president and CEO of Merit Network. Technology and Innovation

Latest efforts to connect more of rural Michigan to high-speed internet bolstered by $997K grant

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 29, 2024
Development News The award-winning hops at Top Hops Farm in Goodrich. Economic Development

Family-owned farm in Goodrich wins the Chinook Cup for best hops in Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Feature Story merinosheep Entrepreneurship

The life of a modern shepherdess: Bridging tradition and innovation in farming in rural Michigan

Brenda Sodt Marshall Thursday, 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. Economic Development

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

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story The gift shop at Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm. Entrepreneurship

Dasher? Dancer? Prancer? Nope. But there are "other" reindeer at this festive farm in Clare County

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 7, 2023
Development News "Michigan has become a legitimate hop growing region with novel aroma profiles," says J Robert Sirrine, Ph.D., Senior Educator at Michigan State University Extension. Economic Development

Group advocating for Michigan hop farmers wins $105K grant to do just that

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 9, 2023
Development News Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. (File photo) Economic Development

Inaugural Michigan AgriTourism Summit announced for May '24 in Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 2, 2023
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