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Ready to Pick: Leafy Greens

Salad by by jpwbee Taste the Local Difference says that leafy greens are ready to pick! Greens are an excellent source of iron, calcium, Vitamins A and C, and folic acid and also very high in dietary fiber and low in calories and sodium. What's…
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National Pollinator Week - June 22-28th

Bee by ssstephanie! Agriculture is Michigan's second largest industry (maybe now it's our first), contributing more than $71 billion to the state's economy. Due to this we feel it is fitting that we bring awareness to National Pollinator…
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Michigan Uncorked: Sandhill Crane Vineyards’ Legacy benefits land trust

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book…
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Eat Fresh: Support Your Local Farmers Market

Ann Arbors Farmers Market by RichardD72 As the buy local revolution continues to build steam we are seeing more and more farmers markets popping up around the state. This is a great situation for such an agriculturally based state and it…
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Michigan Uncorked: Experience Rhône Style Wines in Michigan

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book…
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Festival of the Moon & Sun - June 26 & 27, Lansing

As the days grow longer and the weather warms, the count down to the Festival of the Moon and Sun is getting shorter! Celebrating a decade of fun, these festivals welcome the summer solstice in a unique and exciting way. This year marks…
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Memorial Day Weekend Michigan Style 2009

Happy Memorial Day by lorainedicerbo Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of the summer season in Michigan and the weather forecasts around the state look to be favorable. Businesses…
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Live from the 2009 Boyne City Morel Festival

Editor's Note: We originally planned for this to be a post-event feature, but Cherie was having so much fun that she wanted to give folks a chance to check out the rest of the festival today! morel spring 2008 by baldo1man When an avid…
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Tastes like summer vacation

Pie eating contest by StormchaserMike Photography Kim over at mLive posted about What foods make it a vacation? referencing Bon Apetit's United Plates of America that suggests: A slice of cherry pie from the Cherry Hut in Beulah …