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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...
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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...
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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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MDARD Announces Grants Helping Michigan’s Registered Animal Shelters Better Support Homeless Pets

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Animal Welfare Fund grants. This year,...
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How rising food demand is affecting farming

 The population is growing and so is its demand for food to fuel those extra bodies. Harvard Business Review reports the global population has...
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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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How insects survive cold: The potential effect of a mild winter

Christina DiFonzo Michigan State University Extension Freezing temperatures are detrimental to many forms of life, including most insects. Insects are exothermic (cold-blooded), which means they cannot produce...
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USDA tells the stories of women in agriculture for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate the impact women have had on our society. In keeping with this year’s theme of...
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