Agricultural Economy

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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
Longform Valais Sheep Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Flocking to a new breed of sheep in Calhoun County

Jane ParikhThursday, February 16, 2023
Longform 2Marines co-founder Josh McAllister. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

New grocery stores, farmers market, community garden address food access in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 1, 2023
Longform SolSummit founder Emily Dabish Yahkind. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ann Arbor canned wine company finds widespread success in Michigan, plans expansion

Greg TaskerWednesday, January 25, 2023
Longform Tina Swanton, Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA) executive director of community impact and strategic partnerships, and MiHIA CEO Heidi Tracy at Hidden Harvest and East Side Soup Kitchen in Saginaw. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Despite agricultural hub, Michigan's Thumb has high food insecurity. Can collaboration change that?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 5, 2023
Longform Spirit Springs Farm Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Apples of John Claridge’s eyes: Marcellus heirloom apple farm boasts 80 varieties

Channon MondouxThursday, December 22, 2022
Feature Story Workers at McCallum's Orchard & Cider Mill pose for a photo outside the storefront. The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill celebrates 90 years serving Michigan’s Thumb Coast

Liz FredendallFriday, October 28, 2022
Feature Story Hidden Harvest Food Delivery Specialist Tyler Hecht (center) making a delivery to the West Midland Family Center. Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

A friendship and partnership that helps those in need in the Midland area

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, October 27, 2022
Development News The Midland Area Farmers Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm. Catalyst MidlandEconomic Development

What's ahead for the Midland Area Farmers Market?

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, October 20, 2022
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