Print, fold, and carry this guide somewhere handy. Check it when you're at the store, farmer’s market, or eating out so that you can enjoy Michigan-grown produce all year long!| Center for Regional Food Systems
The risk prioritization tool was created for farmers to make decisions on the farm about how to protect water quality and mitigate risk to produce safety when growing produce crops.| Agrifood Safety
Helping children discover positive behaviors through observational learning.| MSU Extension
Microwave defrosting helps to jump start meal preparation, but special care is needed to be sure you are thawing your food safely.| MSU Extension
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock.| Field Crops
Brassicas are a great cover crop option and good for weed suppression and breaking up soil compaction.| Cover Crops
Many people multitask because they think it makes them more efficient. Research says otherwise.| MSU Extension
You can cut peonies and store them for weeks or months if you know when to cut and how to properly store them.| MSU Extension
Information from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University. Also information from MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.| College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Weeds can be a headache, but they can also be very helpful if we know a few basic principles. Weeds give us clues to the health of our soil in lawns, landscapes, gardens and pastures.| MSU Extension
Cast iron pans and dutch ovens are very economical since they will last for generations when properly cared for.| MSU Extension
To achieve goals, write them down, make a plan and solicit support from a friend.| MSU Extension
Rooting compounds aid in rooting of moderate to difficult-to-root species, accelerate root initiation, improve rooting uniformity, increase the number of roots produced and reduce shrink and rooting time.| MSU Extension
Known as the stinking rose — and related to onions, shallots, chives, and leeks — garlic has a distinctive flavor and needs a lit bit of care when handling it.| Nutrition
In the late fall and winter months, egg production may drop off due to decreased hours of daylight, but there are strategies you can implement to keep hens producing.| Poultry
