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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Small winemakers could offer tastings and sell their wine at farmers markets around Michigan under legislation nearing final approval in Lansing.

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

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Forget the wrecking ball, they'll use dynamite to destroy the old Genesee Towers.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Non-profits, universities and other organizations can qualify for the grant money.

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Next year the Flint Farmers’ Market will move closer to college students and people working downtown by relocating to the former Flint Journal printing building on E. First Street.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Reactions are mixed among market vendors but one thing is for sure... Its going to be hard digging up the roots and moving a site so rich with history.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Dr. Dan Kehres says certain meat is healthy.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Frankenmuth hosted Christkindlmarkt, a European-style Christmas market.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The Friday after Thanksgiving is often the time when people start to purchase their Christmas trees. This year's drought did take a bit of a toll.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  In year of severe drought, farmers say pumpkin crop looks like rare, smashing success

Sunday, October 07, 2012  As Fall moves in, farmers are offering up some of their Fall harvest at a first-time event in Fenton Township.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday