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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and...

Things everyone can do to support rural economies

Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those efforts have been wildly effective...

Michigan April Agricultural Prices

Prices received by Michigan farmers for the full month of April 2023 are listed in the table below. Some Michigan highlights were: April corn, at...

Agriculture Across Michigan

Winter Wheat Production Michigan wheat growers anticipate lower yields in 2023 than they had last year. Michigan wheat growers expect to harvest 580,000 acres, up...

MDARD Announces Record-Breaking Year for Michigan Food and Agriculture Exports for Second Year in a Row

 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring today announced the state’s food and agriculture’s global footprint set another export record....

What consumers can do to support local farmers

 Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant...

Green farming is growing

 Farmers have been pressured to increase production to meet the demand of a growing population. This may require employing more efficient measures to ensure...

How labor shortages are affecting agriculture

 The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs...

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Fulton Schools’ Sinking Fund Proposal Passes

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A sinking fund proposal for Fulton Schools passed in last Tuesday’s general election, allowing the district to...
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County Residents Turn Out in Large Numbers for General Election

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  Gratiot County saw a 75 percent turnout for this year’s general election with 19,940 of the county’s...

Gratiot Parks and Rec Millage Attracts Requests for Three Projects

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  Gratiot County’s parks and recreation millage fund has drawn interest from local municipalities, with three proposals seeking...

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Fulton Schools’ Sinking Fund Proposal Passes

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A sinking fund proposal for Fulton Schools...

County Residents Turn Out in Large Numbers for General Election

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  Gratiot County saw a 75 percent turnout...
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