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Friday, June 14, 2013  A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that there will be a nationwide record corn crop this year; but some Northern Michigan farmers say that they are still feeling the harsh impacts of a cold and wet Spring.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH POLL: Your trip to the farmers market for fresh fruits and veggies could soon also include samples of wine.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  House Bill 4778 would stop Michigan from entering into a lease or deed that allows the use of unpatented lands for wind farm development.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Senator Debbie Stabenow visited a local farm to discuss the new edition of the Farm Bill.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Bob Plummer is a co-owner of Moomers Homemade Ice Cream and Farm Creamery in Traverse City.With 18 cows milked twice a day, everyday, by Bob himself, Moomers produces over 2,700 pounds of milk each week. When Plummer goes on vacation milk production goes down between 15% and 20%.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Monday, May 20, 2013  In an effort to “go green” and boost business, a local farmer is investing in a state of the art subsurface irrigation system.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Winemakers Party is June 21st from 6-9 PM under the big tent at the festival grounds at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House Agriculture Committee has begun work on a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATE: Timothy Allen and Tracey Buzzell were in court Tuesday and charged with one count of abandonment and cruelty to animals.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bill would require a $25 per market permit fee for the winemaker and the approval of both the market and the local police department.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program