Agricultural Economy

Feature Story The Kruithoff family works on their Ottawa County farm, planting a test plot of different varieties of soybeans for a seed company.

Ottawa County program preserves farmland for future generations

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees.

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

By Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Chara Bouma-Prediger is the Holland Farmers Market's new Food Navigator.

Farmers Market adds bilingual Food Navigator to assist shoppers

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story Quinn and Violet Tunison walk through the sunflowers.

Sunflower field draws appreciative crowds to Olive Township farm

By Heidi Tunison Thursday, August 06, 2020
Longform Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville.

Michigan's local food economy rises to meet COVID-19's challenges

By Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 07, 2020
Development News Micro

1st Microgreenery puts more veggies on your plate

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, June 23, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers.

Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food

By Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
Partner Content Buckley students enjoy their school's community garden.

How policy, systems, and environmental change can create healthier Michigan communities

By Claire CharltonMonday, May 18, 2020
Development News Food summit

Food Summit grows connections to support a just West Michigan food system

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor Thursday, February 13, 2020
Longform Samantha McKenzie at Hidden Harvest.

Michigan wastes massive amounts of food. Here's how it can be rescued to improve people's health.

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 19, 2019
Development News food policy council pop up farmstand

New Kent County Food Policy Council will champion good food for all

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, August 15, 2019
Feature Story Ruminate

New nonprofit Ruminate gathers food leaders around the table

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, July 11, 2019
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Video: Heroes to Hives

By Nina Ignaczak / Reel Clever FilmsThursday, April 18, 2019
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Purple corn and "ugly" vegetables: How neighbors build sustainable urban farms

By Claire CharltonThursday, March 21, 2019
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