Agricultural Economy

Longform Eastern Market in Detroit. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 8, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening The LakeshoreEconomic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story Alex Ball vends his produce. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi-area programs tackle food insecurity by making healthy food easier to access

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 23, 2021
Partner Content Rachel Bloch, the Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency’s health education consultant and MFF SNAP-Ed program lead. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Innovative program makes CSAs accessible to Michigan families

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa Conservation District Watershed Technician Benjamin Jordan conducts a spring tillage survey in Ottawa County. The LakeshoreSustainability

$7 million project aims to improve water quality, quantity in Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story Vantage Point Farmers Market in Port Huron, Michigan is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of October. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Looking for Michigan-made produce and products? 3 farmers markets to visit in St. Clair County

Liz FredendallThursday, May 27, 2021
Development News The Lincoln Park Farmers Market 2021 season begins Sunday, June 6. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

After a tough 2020, Lincoln Park Farmers Market to bring back weekly markets in 2021

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 20, 2021
Feature Story “People who are eating produce and fresh foods are less likely to encounter illness,” says Shannon Raynard. The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

‘If not now, when?’: New nonprofit forms to address issues of food insecurity in St. Clair County

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 6, 2021
Development News Social distancing in effect at the Farmington Farmers Market Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Farmington farmers market ready to open 2021 season after a record-breaking 2020

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 6, 2021
Feature Story Colorful selection of produce at the Coleman Community Market. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

New Community Market opens in Coleman Family Center

Ron BeacomThursday, April 22, 2021
Feature Story Hemp is a versatile plant that can be crafted into many unique products. The flower can be smoked or made into oils. Other parts of the plant can be used to create textiles, plastics, and more. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

CBD is available in downtown Midland — what is it and how does it work?

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 8, 2021
Longform WSF member Rudy Flores. Photo courtesy Rudy Flores. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 7, 2021
Feature Story The Ottawa County Commission recently adopted the Focus on Agriculture plan. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Ottawa County endorses plan to address challenges faced by farmers

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 28, 2021
Feature Story A Revolution Farms employee at work. The LakeshoreEconomic 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. The LakeshoreEntrepreneurship

Turning sap to syrup makes spring the sweetest season of all

Bev BerensSunday, March 21, 2021
Feature Story LoLita Pfeiffer picks an order of coho salmon. The most recent shipment also touted halibut, lingcod, prawns, shrimp, and cherry-hickory smoked salmon. Catalyst MidlandSustainability

An Alaskan fish story, with a longline to Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 4, 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. The LakeshoreSustainability

State program helps farmers practice environmental stewardship

Bev BerensSunday, January 24, 2021
Longform A Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distribution at the Martus Luna Food Pantry in Flint. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Emergency food programs are plentiful in Michigan – but many residents are still going hungry

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 10, 2020
Feature Story Sarah Longstreth of Good Stead Farm masked-up and embraced the new restrictions. Longstreth, whose business is based in Hope, Michigan, sells fresh produce including lettuce, salad greens, microgreens, garlic, tomatoes and carrots. Catalyst MidlandSustainability

Despite slow start, Midland Area Farmers Market season was a home run

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, November 19, 2020
Longform Eastern Market staff load food boxes that were ordered online. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

COVID-19 prompts many Michigan farmers and farmers markets to offer online sales for the first time

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 5, 2020
Load More Stories
Signup for Email Alerts
Sponsored By
Regions
Focus Areas
Copyright © Issue Media Group. All rights reserved.