Agricultural Economy / Technology

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
Development News "Farming isn't just their career choice and how they pay their bills, it's an integral part of this family's DNA and now it will also be part of the long-term legacy of Michigan farming," says Tim Boring, MDARD Director. Economic Development

Farming since 1853, this family just made sure their farmland remains so for decades to come

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 19, 2023
Feature Story Covered Wagon Farms sells eggs, honey and other food products. Entrepreneurship

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. Entrepreneurship

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

Kim SchneiderThursday, September 21, 2023
Development News “While significant, this is only a part of the support we provide through our renewable energy program and additional projects are on the way,” says U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins. Sustainability

Michigan agricultural producers, rural small businesses win $2.1M in renewable energy grants

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story hopsorting Entrepreneurship

Michigan hop farmers are upbeat about their future

Brenda Sodt Marshall Thursday, August 24, 2023
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