Farm & Farmers Markets

Farm markets and farmers markets are an important connection between Michigan agriculture and food consumers. These markets also act as important spaces within communities for small business development, tourism, healthy food access, community gathering and economic development. The number of farmers’ markets around the state continues to grow and expands the availability of Michigan products. Michigan State University Extension often assists these community-driven efforts by helping to pull together necessary partners, identify and examine successful market models, establish market rules and regulations, identify and train market managers, and help to recruit vendors.

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• May is National Asparagus Month

  May 6, 2013 | Mary Dunckel | Michigan is among the top three producers of asparagus in the United States. Michigan grown asparagus will be available soon.

• To tweet or not to tweet: How to use Twitter successfully from the start

  May 5, 2013 | Julia Darnton | If you’ve decided Twitter is right for you as a method for promoting your business, you next need to get tweeting. Here are some tips on getting started.

• To tweet or not to tweet: Why is Twitter so popular?

  May 5, 2013 | Julia Darnton | Understand why Twitter is used by millions is key to using Twitter successfully. You must assess whether Twitter is the right social media tool for your business, farm or farmers market to reach out to customers and community.

• To tweet or not to tweet: What is Twitter and why should business owners care?

  May 5, 2013 | Julia Darnton | Before you can decide if Twitter the right strategy for your business, you must first understand the basics of the popular social networking service.

• Michigan local foods rising in popularity

  May 3, 2013 | Terry McLean | The 2013 Locavore Index ranks Michigan as 22nd in terms of commitment to local foods.

• Lapeer Farmers’ Market upgrades facilities for comfort of customers and vendors

  May 1, 2013 | Julia Darnton | Vendors and customers at the Lapeer Farmers’ Market are more prepared for chilly market days since the market’s pavilion was enhanced for comfort in October 2012.

• Soil test kits for sale at Detroit Eastern Market

  May 1, 2013 | Kristine Hahn | Smart gardeners test their soil to maximize green space beauty.

• Apps for urban agriculture and market gardens

  April 27, 2013 | Frank Gublo | Technology can help the urban grower manage their market gardens

• HOT TOPICHaving rib steak or rib chops for dinner tonight?

  April 26, 2013 | Jeannine Schweihofer | Updated labeling of meat packages simplifies information for consumers.

• Farmers markets: Everything you need to know to sell your prepared food this farmer market season

  April 26, 2013 | Diane L. Smith | Learn more about how to prepare your business to sell a prepared food at a farmers market this summer.

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