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Michigan order requires testing of ag and food processing employees for COVID-19

On Aug. 3, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural and food processing employees. According to a news release, the order makes Michigan... more »

Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO goes virtual for 2020

For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable Farm Market EXPO will be virtual on Dec. 8-10, 2020. “After running various scenarios, discussing options with the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Convention Center... more »

Michigan small fruit update includes SWD treatment options

Spotted wing drosophila continues as the major threat for blueberries and raspberries. Timely insecticide applications and fruit sampling after each application is critical to ensure the effectiveness of your control program. West central Michigan remains... more »

Michigan State University schedules week of Viticulture Virtual Field Days

Michigan State University (MSU) will host a series of virtual field day events on viticulture from July 27-July 31. Each event will run from noon-12:45 p.m EDT and feature videos highlighting research, a talk from... more »

Michigan ag department to host housing event for northern Michigan, U.P.

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced July 21 the department will be hosting a virtual town hall discussion regarding food and agriculture housing challenges in northern Michigan and the Upper... more »

$1.25M available from Michigan Economic Development Corp. for COVID-19 aid

As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program, and a clear need to help small farms mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus in their operation, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.... more »

New weather station serves agriculture, provides hands-on education in Michigan

Michigan State University Enviroweather has added a new site to its network of remote weather stations in Michigan and Wisconsin. The new station is located just east of the main campus of North Central Michigan College... more »

Application now live for Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant Program

The application process is now open for $15 million in grants for Michigan farms and agricultural processors to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus across the state’s food production industry, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.(MEDC)... more »

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