Michigan Agriculture is a guide to Michigan’s farms, forests, food and exports. This magazine is published in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and features stories about the state’s top crops, livestock, agribusiness, tourism, food safety and local products.
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February 13, 2024
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Michigan Fudge Satisfies Sweet Cravings in Mackinac Island
February 12, 2024
11
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High School Students Gain Hands-On Training in Ag-Related Fields at Montcalm Area Career Center in Michigan
February 11, 2024
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Michigan Vineyards Protect Natural Resources Through Regenerative Farming Practices
February 10, 2024
09
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For Michigan Pie Bakers, Sourcing Local Ingredients Is the Cherry On Top
February 9, 2024
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Urban Agriculture in Michigan Expands Food Access
February 8, 2024
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Michigan Groups Work to Expand Access to Nutritious, Local Food
February 7, 2024
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Michigan Beef Sustainably Creates a Farm-to-Table Experience
February 6, 2024
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Michigan-Based Chelsea Milling Co. Is Bringing Baking Mixes to the Masses
February 5, 2024
04
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Help the Bees By Becoming a Pollinator Champion
February 4, 2024
03
Feb
Michigan Farmers Incorporate Climate-Smart and Regenerative Practices
February 3, 2024
01
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Michigan Asparagus Sprouts Success With Several Tasty Products
February 1, 2024
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Michigan Farmers Reap the Benefits of Organic Methods
January 31, 2024
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Michigan’s Top 10 Agricultural Products
January 16, 2024
01
Mar
Michigan Lavender Farms Attract Bees, Butterflies and Humans Seeking Solace
March 1, 2023
01
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Michigan Agriculture 2023
March 1, 2023
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Michigan Butter Grading Program Benefits Consumers and Producers
February 28, 2023
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Michigan’s Artisan Cheesemakers Craft Delicious Products
February 27, 2023
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Michigan’s Lesley Elizabeth Inc. Makes Gourmet Flavors Affordable
February 26, 2023
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Multiple Agencies and Industry Partners Protect Michigan From Invasive Pests
February 25, 2023
24
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Business Is Blooming for Cut Flowers in Michigan
February 24, 2023
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Michigan-Made Tea Pours Local Ingredients Into Every Cup
February 23, 2023
22
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Michigan Apples Highlighted in Hard Cider Throughout the State
February 22, 2023
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February 21, 2023
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Michigan Agritourism Destinations Share Agriculture’s Importance With Visitors of all Ages
February 20, 2023
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Michigan-Made “JIFFY” Mix, a Chelsea Milling Company, Embodies Midwestern Values
February 19, 2023
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Michigan Agricultural Bed and Breakfasts Offer a Unique Look at Local Food Sources
February 18, 2023
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Consumers Energy Helps Businesses Reduce Carbon Footprint and Operating Costs
February 17, 2023
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The Sweater’s Story: A Journey From Shepherding to Cozy Creations
February 16, 2023
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Agribusiness Industry Produces a Bountiful Harvest for the Michigan Economy
February 15, 2023
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Vertical Farms Mean Vegetables Can Grow Anywhere
February 14, 2023
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10 U.S. Vineyards to Visit This Fall
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8 Must-Visit Michigan Agritourism Spots
March 14, 2022
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Michigan Agriculture 2022
March 2, 2022
02
Mar
Sweet Successes: Michigan Entrepreneurs Are Cooking Up Confections and Community
March 2, 2022
01
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Michigan Farmers Supply Farm-Fresh Products to McDonald’s
March 1, 2022
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Support and Resources Available for Rural Communities Amid the Opioid Crisis
February 28, 2022
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Michigan’s Beef Industry Addresses Supply Chain Challenges Head-On
February 28, 2022
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Handmade Meals With Fresh Michigan Ingredients Garner Attention
February 27, 2022
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MDARD Grants Push Companies and Communities Into the Future
February 26, 2022
25
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Edible Flowers and Plants Add Nutrients, Texture and Flavor to Cuisine
February 25, 2022
24
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Michigan Food Retailers Bend the Rules of Grocery Shopping with Local Food, Drinks and More
February 24, 2022
23
Feb
Michigan-Made Breakfasts Start With Multigenerational Farms and Entrepreneurs
February 23, 2022
22
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Therapy Garden Pilot Program Blooms in the Upper Peninsula
February 22, 2022
21
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Weather, Environment and Cultural Traditions Shape Agriculture in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
February 21, 2022
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Michigan’s Farmland Preservation Program Benefits the Environment
February 20, 2022
19
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Understanding the Anatomy of a Food Recall
February 19, 2022
18
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The Kroger Co. of Michigan Is Committed to Quality, Community and Sustainability
February 18, 2022
17
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A Slice of Michigan: Farmers Ensure Essential Ingredients for Detroit-Style Pizza
February 17, 2022
16
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Commitment to Michigan Fruit Remains at the Heart of Century-Old St. Julian Winery & Distillery
February 16, 2022
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Ethanol Is an Immediate Solution to Carbon Emissions
February 15, 2022
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Heroes to Hives Helps Veterans Transition to Civilian Life Through Beekeeping
February 14, 2022
13
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Weatherproofing the Farm: Conservation Practices Can Help Growers Navigate an Unpredictable Climate
February 13, 2022
12
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Innovative Michigan Businesses Use Plant-Based Products in Unexpected Ways
February 12, 2022
11
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FARM Crates Provide Ag-Related Lessons for Michigan Students
February 11, 2022
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For Groundswell Farm Owner Bruce-Michael Wilson, Farming Isn’t Just About Crops
February 10, 2022
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What’s Growing? Michigan Produce Calendar
May 2, 2021
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Michigan Agriculture 2021
March 1, 2021
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Michigan’s Farmers Markets Have a Storied Past and a Bright Future
March 1, 2021
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Digital Marketing in Agriculture: Connecting With Consumers on Digital Platforms
February 27, 2021
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Michigan Food and Ag Professionals Serve Their Communities in the Face of COVID-19
February 26, 2021
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A Look at Michigan Agriculture Through the Last Century
February 24, 2021
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Exploring the Supply Chain: How Local Food Gets From Farm to Table
February 23, 2021
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How MDARD Helps Michigan Consumers Shop With Confidence
February 22, 2021
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Label Lingo: How to Decipher Commonly Used Phrases on Food Labels
February 21, 2021
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Managing Farm Stress: Helping Farmers Navigate Mental Health
February 20, 2021
19
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Snackable Products Start in Michigan’s Bountiful Fields
February 19, 2021
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Quick Action Prevents Spread of Pathogen ‘Ralstonia’ in Michigan and Beyond
February 18, 2021
17
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Michigan’s Youth Programs Cultivate the Next Crop of Professionals
February 17, 2021
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Latino Farmers Overcome Challenges to Find Success in Agriculture
February 16, 2021
14
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Michigan Growers Are Excited About the Potential of Industrial Hemp
February 14, 2021
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Celebrating 100 Years of Michigan Agriculture
February 13, 2021
11
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The Benefits of Ethanol Go Beyond Cleaner Air
February 11, 2021
11
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Michigan Farm to Family Connects Consumers to Farm-Fresh Food
February 11, 2021
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Michigan Distilleries Switch Gears to Help Combat Coronavirus
March 31, 2020
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Michigan Agriculture 2020
March 3, 2020
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MAEAP Program Helps Michigan Farmers Protect Their Land
March 3, 2020
03
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MACD, Farmers and Partners Work to Improve Lake Erie’s Western Basin
March 3, 2020
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EverBlue Lakes Uses Sustainable Technology to Clean Michigan Lakes
March 3, 2020
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Technical Assistance Improves Land Stewardship on Michigan Farms
March 3, 2020
03
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University of Michigan Is Adding More Local Food to the Dining Hall Menu
March 3, 2020
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Michigan Partnerships Encourage Coordinated Efforts to Improve Water Quality
March 3, 2020
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March 3, 2020
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Michigan’s Craft Beverage Industry Offers Farm-to-Glass Products
March 3, 2020
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Michigan’s Farm-to-Table Movement is Sweeping the State
March 3, 2020
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Iconic Food and Drinks That Make Michigan Unique
March 3, 2020
03
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Michigan’s Emerging Industrial Hemp Industry Holds Promise for Farmers
March 3, 2020
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Michigan Rapid Response Team Helps Safeguard Against Foodborne Illnesses
March 3, 2020
03
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Michigan Teachers Seek Expanded Ag Info for Classrooms
March 3, 2020
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MSU Farms Obtain MAEAP Verification
March 3, 2020
03
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FARM Science Lab Teaches Michigan Children About Agriculture
March 3, 2020
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January 1, 2020
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Holiday Gift Guide: Spread the Love with 10 Michigan-Made Products
November 4, 2019
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Three Michigan Corn Mazes to Visit This Fall
October 31, 2019
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Michigan Agriculture 2019
March 5, 2019
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How Michigan Researchers are Saving the American Chestnut
March 5, 2019
05
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How Michigan Food Companies are Creating Packaging with a Purpose
March 5, 2019
05
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Why Aquaponic Growing Methods are Important for Year-Round Produce
March 5, 2019
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RecoveryPark Farms is Planting Seeds of Change
March 5, 2019
05
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Hoophouses for Health Helps Farmers with Infrastructure Needs
March 5, 2019
05
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Why You Should Choose Michigan Cherries
March 5, 2019
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How MSU’s Innovation Center Engages Entrepreneurs
March 5, 2019
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Why Gypsum is Important to Michigan’s Sugarbeet Industry
March 5, 2019
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How MSU’s Institute of Agricultural Technology Trains Students for the Future
March 5, 2019
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Vertical Farming is Growing From the Ground Up
March 5, 2019
05
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How Michigan Agriculture Companies are Taking Innovation to the Next Level
March 5, 2019
05
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How the Detroit School Garden Program is Teaching Michigan Students
March 5, 2019
05
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How Technology is Helping Michigan Farmers with Production and Efficiency
March 5, 2019
05
Mar
Why Genome Sequencing is Important for Food Safety
March 5, 2019
05
Mar
How Robotic Milkers Position Michigan Dairies for Success
March 5, 2019
13
Mar
MDARD Employees Work in Agriculture On and Off the Clock
March 13, 2018
13
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Michigan-Based Businesses Reach Global Markets
March 13, 2018
13
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Programs Protect Lake Erie from Invasive Species
March 13, 2018
13
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Michigan’s Growing Agriculture Industry on the Rise
March 13, 2018
13
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Michigan Agriculture 2018
March 13, 2018
13
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Why Reliable Energy is Key to Growing Michigan Agriculture
March 13, 2018
13
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How Craft Breweries Bring Together Agriculture and Tourism
March 13, 2018
13
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Farm-to-Institution Programs Help Farms of All Sizes
March 13, 2018
13
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MSU Product Center Guides Aspiring Ag Entrepreneurs
March 13, 2018
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High-Quality Milk from Michigan Farms to Your Refrigerator
March 13, 2018
13
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Women Advance Michigan Agriculture
March 13, 2018
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How Small Businesses Are Making a Big Impact in Michigan
March 13, 2018
13
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Michigan Farmers Markets Strengthen Communities
February 13, 2018
03
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Why Michigan is a Great Place for First-Time Farmers
November 3, 2017
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Michigan Agriculture Reader Survey
July 20, 2017
21
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How Michigan Conservation Program Helps Protect Land, Soil
March 21, 2017
21
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Michigan Agriculture 2017
March 21, 2017
21
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Why You Should Buy a Real Michigan Christmas Tree
March 21, 2017
21
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The Diversity of Michigan Agriculture
March 21, 2017
21
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How International Markets Are Boosting Michigan’s Dry Bean Industry
March 21, 2017
21
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How To Be Sure Michigan Food is Delicious and Safe
March 21, 2017
21
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Why Michigan Consumers Buy Food with Confidence
March 21, 2017
03
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Michigan’s Award-Winning Potato Chip
March 3, 2017
03
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How Michigan Agribusinesses Have Stayed Successful For More Than 100 Years
March 3, 2017
03
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How Historical Farms Add Value to Michigan Agriculture
March 3, 2017
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Michigan’s Women and Minority Farmers Are Gaining Ground
March 3, 2017
03
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Why Urban Gardens Are a Positive Addition to Michigan Agriculture
March 3, 2017
03
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Innovative Robotics Competition Encourages Michigan Ag Students
March 3, 2017
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Michigan Nursery Industry is Going Green
May 20, 2016
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Protection at the Pump
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan’s Flavorful Fungi
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan Agriculture 2016
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan is Dedicated to Safeguarding Your Food
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan Pulses are the Food of the Future
April 19, 2016
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Michigan Wine Trails
April 19, 2016
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Farmers Feeding Michigan
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan’s Principal Agricultural Commodities
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan Farm was a Century in the Making
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan FFA Goes Beyond the Classroom
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan Pork Producers are Going Whole Hog
April 19, 2016
19
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The Rise of the Dairy in Michigan
April 19, 2016
19
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Michigan Specialty Crops from A to Z
April 19, 2016
18
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Plant Protection from the Ground Up
April 18, 2016
18
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Michigan is Farming Responsibly
April 18, 2016
13
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Michigan Farmers are Protecting the Land
April 13, 2016
17
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Michigan Agritourism Makes Memories
April 17, 2015
17
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Pure Michigan Agriculture
April 17, 2015
17
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Michigan Pork Producers Push for Biosecurity
April 17, 2015
17
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Barking up the Right Tree
April 17, 2015
17
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The Art of Dairy Export
April 17, 2015
17
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Michigan’s Farm to School Connection
April 17, 2015
17
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Useful In-Farm-ation
April 17, 2015
17
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Michigan Wheat Fields of Gold
April 17, 2015
17
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Michigan Plant Protection
April 17, 2015
17
Apr
Michigan Poultry in Motion
April 17, 2015
17
Apr
How Michigan Forest Programs Benefit Landowners, the Environment
April 17, 2015
17
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A Budding Brewery Business
April 17, 2015
17
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Michigan Food Hub Lends a Helping Hand
April 17, 2015
17
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Food Safety First
April 17, 2015
17
Apr
Michigan Fairs are Leading the Way
April 17, 2015
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Apr
Michigan Agriculture 2015
April 8, 2015
18
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Agriculture Careers in Michigan
March 18, 2014
18
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Michigan Plant Protectors
March 18, 2014
18
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Ensuring Michigan Food Safety
March 18, 2014
18
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Michigan Agriculture: Pulling Its Weights and Measures
March 18, 2014
18
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Farm Fun with Michigan Agritourism
March 18, 2014
18
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Tasty Tourism in Michigan
March 18, 2014
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Overview of Michigan Agriculture
February 11, 2014
11
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Michigan Floriculture Blossoms
February 11, 2014
11
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Michigan Dairy is Cream of the Crop
February 11, 2014
11
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Expanding Michigan Agriculture Exports
February 11, 2014
11
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Michigan Fruit: Pickin’ Progress
February 11, 2014
11
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Michigan Ag in the Classroom
February 11, 2014
11
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Michigan’s Potato Industry’s Spectacular Spuds
February 11, 2014
11
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Caring for the Land: Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
February 11, 2014
11
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Animal Traceability in Michigan
February 11, 2014
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Michigan Food Hubs
February 11, 2014
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Healthy Michigan Forests
February 10, 2014
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