Agricultural Economy

Longform Lindsay Steele at Garden Fort farm. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Farms are growing in Washtenaw County even as they decline nationwide. Here's why.

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News Bison at Domino's Farms. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Iconic Ann Arbor Township bison herd wins 11 awards in regional show

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story smaller-farmers The LakeshoreEconomic Development

How 2 farms preserved agricultural legacy amidst push for development

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 24, 2024
Feature Story Grants are available to help U.P. farmers build hoop houses to extend the growing season. UPword - UPSustainability

Helping U.P. farmers extend the growing season

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Feature Story Small-John-Miller The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Small-John-Miller Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 28, 2024
Development News Sap collection at the Chippewa Nature Center Catalyst MidlandScene

Sweeten your weekend with Chippewa Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Day

Sarah SpohnThursday, February 22, 2024
Feature Story Della-Fetzer-small The LakeshoreEntrepreneurship

How a Holland startup’s tech could ​​revolutionize the greenhouse industry

Grace MaiulloSunday, February 18, 2024
Longform Jim Bardenhagen of Suttons Bay-based Bardenhagen Farms is one of many Michigan farmers who sold his produce to Michigan clients through Cherry Capital Foods. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

After a Traverse City food distributor's closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 11, 2024
Feature Story Youngblood Vineyards Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Youngblood Vineyard’s new expansion raises spirits year round

Blake WoodruffThursday, October 19, 2023
Feature Story A wild mushroom on the North Country Trail. Photo: Chuck Marshall UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

Myconaut: Voyagers in the uncharted world of Fungi

Brenda and Chuck MarshallWednesday, September 27, 2023
Longform College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 17, 2023
Development News The fair features two nights of the Super Kicker Rodeo on Monday and Tuesday. Catalyst MidlandScene

Rides, entertainment, food and fun await at the Midland County Fair

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 10, 2023
Longform Students participate in the LIFT-UP program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 22, 2023
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator assists shoppers at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families to farmers and fresh, locally grown food

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 24, 2023
Development News Flowers on sale at the Farmers Market Catalyst MidlandEntrepreneurship

Farmers Market kicks off the 2023 season

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 18, 2023
Feature Story upfoodexchange UPword - UPHealthy Communities

U.P. Food Exchange celebrates 10 years of supporting local foods, farms

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Feature Story Dairy Amcor's Shirley Monte reads a book about farming to elementary school students. (WMW) The LakeshoreKids and Education

How West Michigan agribusiness professionals inspire the next generation

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. The LakeshoreEquity

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
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