Agricultural Economy

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 05, 2020
Feature Story Social distancing in effect at the Farmington Farmers Market Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Farmington Farmers Market celebrates one million customers, on track to break attendance record

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 22, 2020
Development News Vantage-point The Keel - Port HuronEconomic Development

Port Huron farmers market not only endures COVID-19 but enjoys one of its most successful years

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 08, 2020
Feature Story The Kruithoff family works on their Ottawa County farm, planting a test plot of different varieties of soybeans for a seed company. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Ottawa County program preserves farmland for future generations

By Shandra MartinezMonday, September 14, 2020
Feature Story Crop dusting planes maneuver to avoid electric lines, irrigation towers, woods and more when working. (Photo by Bev Berens) The LakeshoreSustainability

More farmers are using cover crops to keep pollutants out of lakes and streams

By Bev BerensFriday, September 04, 2020
Feature Story farmlist Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Delta College documentary about Michigan agriculture provides food for thought

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 03, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

By Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Jake Tebos, (left) wholesale grower of potting plants in Allendale, discusses issues unique to his niche in the marketplace with Secretary Perdue (right). The LakeshoreEconomic Development

West Michigan farmers share concerns with USDA Secretary

By Bev BerensWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story Chara Bouma-Prediger is the Holland Farmers Market's new Food Navigator. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Farmers Market adds bilingual Food Navigator to assist shoppers

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story Quinn and Violet Tunison walk through the sunflowers. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Sunflower field draws appreciative crowds to Olive Township farm

By Heidi Tunison Thursday, August 06, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Bombe in her garden at her Laketown Township home. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic

By Bev BerensMonday, August 03, 2020
Longform Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville. Second Wave - MichiganSustainability

Michigan's local food economy rises to meet COVID-19's challenges

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 02, 2020
Feature Story udderbliss list Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Udder Bliss Farm brings gourmet mushrooms and more to local farmers markets

Courtney SouleThursday, June 25, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food

By Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
Partner Content Riddle Elementary students at their school garden. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

How edible schoolyards in Lansing help feed the community

Claire CharltonThursday, June 04, 2020
Development News auburnmkt Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Auburn Farmers Market preps for mid-June opening

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 28, 2020
Feature Story market-main-one The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Farmers markets reporting higher attendance as they open within safe shopping guidelines

By Bev BerensTuesday, May 19, 2020
Development News Farmington Farmers Market Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Adapted to the times, the Farmers & Artisans Market opens season in downtown Farmington this weekend

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 14, 2020
Feature Story A staffer prepares for one of the Ypsi Area Online Market's first food distributions. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi farmers markets debut new one-stop online ordering system during COVID-19 crisis

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 06, 2020
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