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Agriculture

All stories related to farming, including urban agriculture.

Agriculture

Trees, crops, livestock mix fights climate change

By Caroline Miller | January 6, 2022

Growing crops, trees and livestock on the same land could help farmers battle climate change.

Agriculture

Community gardens help Michigan adapt to climate change

By Hope O’Dell | January 3, 2022

In the western Upper Peninsula, climate change is hurting local food sources.

Agriculture

‘Organic growth’ fuels record-breaking agritourism season, experts say

By Nicholas Simon | December 16, 2021

Michigan farms that offer agricultural tourism opportunities have seen record-breaking attendance over the past two years.

Agriculture

Federal regulations hinder farming with drones

By Nicholas Simon | December 9, 2021

Michigan farmers across the state say that the use of drones could revolutionize farming, but researchers working with drones say federal laws fail to meet their needs.  

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Mental health resources grow for Michigan farmers

By Barbara Bellinger | December 2, 2021

Farmers are known for their ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality. It is rare they’ll admit they’re getting mental health help. 

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Michigan seed libraries grow food resilience

By Kayla Nelsen | November 30, 2021

As with books at traditional libraries, seed libraries contain seeds that circulate among community members.

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Pandemic tests resiliency of community supported agriculture

By Andrea Vera | October 27, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world, a devastating scenario for local growers loomed on the horizon.

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Uncertainty among Michigan fruit growers drives climate-related adaptations

By Andrea Vera | October 21, 2021

Farmers are set to take on a growing number of challenges in the face of climate change.

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Wisconsin hemp industry switching from state to federal oversight signals changes for growers

By Kristia Postema | October 12, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new regulation of Wisconsin’s hemp program will be beneficial, experts say, but growers remain skeptical.

Agriculture

Michigan farmers could benefit from easing trade relations between the U.S. and Cuba, experts say

By Brandon Chew | June 28, 2021

Michigan farmers, especially soybean farmers, could benefit from higher sales to Cuba, state agricultural organizations say. 

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