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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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Rep. Neyer resolution recognizes Michigan’s crucial agriculture industry

An adopted resolution from state Rep. Jerry Neyer declares March as Agriculture Month in the state of Michigan. The Michigan food and agriculture industry contributes...
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The nutritional value of popular types of fish

Fish is an important component of a healthy diet. Compared to many other sources of protein, including beef, pork and chicken, certain varieties of...
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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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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...
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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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