Agricultural Economy / Technology

Feature Story harvestingcherries Economic Development

Cherry Republic expands in Leelanau County

MJ Galbraith | RIX StaffThursday, March 20, 2025
Development News Peterson Farms in Oceana County. Economic Development

Largest employer in Oceana County set to grow with $32.2M expansion planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 27, 2025
Development News “The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE. Sustainability

Brown City company among 30 grant winners working to bolster Michigan's circular economy

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm. Entrepreneurship

From Munising to Memphis: Two brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneThursday, February 13, 2025
Development News 2025 Chinook Cup Winner: Dog Star Hops. Pictured (l-r) Alec Mull, Bell’s Brewery, presents the award to Ken Porter and Jim Mikesell of Dog Star Hops, Charlotte. Entrepreneurship

Eaton County hops farm wins first-place in annual competition for Michigan hop growers

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 23, 2025
Feature Story regenerativefarming Sustainability

Bridging the gap between farms and food producers

Dawn KempThursday, October 31, 2024
Feature Story The Valley at Frutig Farms Entrepreneurship

Michigan barns find new life as wedding venues

Natalie PlattThursday, October 24, 2024
Feature Story Students prepping in the kitchen at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Sustainability

Culinary school plants seeds of Farm to Table

Genevieve Fox Thursday, October 3, 2024
Development News "Today's global challenges demand unprecedented collaboration and innovation," says Alejandro Adem, president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. Sustainability

International partnership awards $5M to MSU for new crop resilience research center

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
Feature Story Nic Theisen (left), co-owner of Loma Farm and Farm Club, plants brussels sprouts with employee Dexter Lamie. Economic Development

Labor of mixed emotions

Morgan Springer | Interlochen Public RadioThursday, September 19, 2024
Development News Creekside Growers & Flower Farm is located at 10197 Garbow Rd. in Middleville. Economic Development

Made in Michigan: Local flowers, food, and wine to be featured at this award-winning dinner series

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 29, 2024
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
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