Stories tagged: "farm"

Economy Farmers harvest a crop in southwest Michigan. (Loren King via Unsplash)
Economy 16 Rural Michigan Communities Score State Grants For Economic Growth

More than $1.8 million in state grants were awarded to 22 projects across Michigan. Each of them promote land-based industries, and will support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. 

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski April 5, 2023 11:20 am EDT
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
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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

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A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration) News New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan
Michigan is filled with dog-friendly beaches. Family & Pets 21 Dog-Friendly Michigan Beaches That’ll Give Your Pooch the Zoomies
This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Safety Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land
Photo by Isaac Constans Michigan Life Put These 13 Mackinac Island Activities on Your Bucket List
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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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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