Stories tagged: "farm"

Climate Farmers Mix Trees, Crops, Livestock to Fight Climate Change
Climate Michigan Farmers Mix Trees, Crops, Livestock to Fight Climate Change

Michigan farmers and others are growing crops, trees and livestock on the same land to help battle climate change.

Public News Service Public News Service January 11, 2023 11:29 am EST
Economy A northern Michigan farm. (Image via Shutterstock)
Economy 10 Most Valuable Crops Grown in Michigan

Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops grown in Michigan using data from the US Department of Agriculture state agriculture overview.

Stacker Stacker October 24, 2022 3:12 pm EDT
Michigan Life
Michigan Life Season Finale: Michigan’s Common Sunflower Marks the End of Summer

And it's such a performance.

Aaron Voogt Aaron Voogt August 22, 2022 11:53 am EDT
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Economy ‘Made in Michigan’: A Record Year for Food and Forest Exports Is Good News Amid Disruptions

The value of exports for Michigan agricultural, food, and forest products was way up in 2021, despite challenges.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans April 20, 2022 4:45 pm EDT
Family
Family Sugar Water or Syrup: Michigan Farmers Want You to Know About ‘Liquid Gold’ in Our Trees

Michigan is one of the best states in the country for maple syrup. So why don’t more people know about this hidden gem?

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans March 25, 2022 1:19 pm EDT

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Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Housing Renters Are Struggling. The Biden Administration Introduced New Protections for Them This Week.
Economy Quick Answers About Doing Your Taxes (and How to Get Them Done for Free)​
Jayme McElvany speaks at the Milan school board meeting on Jan. 12. (Screenshot via Michigan Advance) Education ‘Burn in Hell’: GOP Extremists Lob Threats (and Read Porn) at Michigan School Board Meeting
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., left, talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Elections Will Slotkin Run to Replace Stabenow in US Senate? Probably.
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Coronavirus ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’: Michigan Farmers Stay Committed to Healthy Food During COVID-19

COVID-19 showed possibilities for smaller operations to succeed, though experts skeptical on major industry shift.

Nick Mordowanec Nick Mordowanec December 16, 2020 12:06 pm EST
Business “The secret is in the soil,” says White Lotus Farms. “We started with Organic Certification but now go far beyond this. Great produce starts with great soil and our strong focus on soil enrichment produces food that is not only nutritious but also measurably more flavor. White Lotus Farms is a three acre farm 10 mins outside of Ann Arbor, MI owned and operated by a small dedicated group of people committed to flavor and beauty.” (Photos via White Lotus Facebook)
Business This Beloved Ann Arbor Farm Is Surviving the Pandemic Without PPP

They're crediting the success to figuring "this online thing out" right away. Michigan responded.

Martha Spall Martha Spall August 11, 2020 10:53 am EDT