Announcements & Information
The Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance provides information for stakeholders. For more information, contact us.
Farm Succession Study
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Susan Cocciarelli of the Ag & Food System Sector Alliance Discusses Farm Succession The results of a Michigan Farm Succession Study were presented at a meeting of the Northwest Michigan Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance in Traverse City. The study was done by Michigan State University in partnership with the USDA. Watch the video to find out what the study revealed about the future of Michigan farms. |
Pasture-Based Beef Production in Northwest Michigan
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A Pilot Project for Pasture-Based Beef Production Pasture-based beef production in northwest Michigan was discussed at a meeting of the Northwest Michigan Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance in Traverse City. Dr. Jason Rowntree from Michigan State University, is working to develop a pilot project for the region's beef production that would include connecting famers, processors, distributors and retailers. Watch the video to find out more. |
Food Hub Information
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Food Hub Study Reviewed at Ag and Food System Meeting A feasibility study for the Grand Traverse Regional Market was reviewed at a meeting of the Northwest Michigan Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance in Traverse City. Watch the video to find out more about plans for a regional food hub and how it could help famers and other businesses connected to the local food system. |
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Regional Market Could Help Northern Michigan Farmers The effort to develop a food hub called the Grand Traverse Regional Market was discussed at a meeting of the Northwest Michigan Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance in Traverse City. Watch the video to find out how a food hub could help famers and other food related businesses.The effort to develop a food hub called the Grand Traverse Regional Market was discussed at a meeting of the Northwest Michigan Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance in Traverse City. Watch the video to find out how a food hub could help famers and other food related businesses. |
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Farmer Says Food Hub Would be Convenient for Customers Dan Hubbell owns Hubbell Farm in Leelanau County. He says a regional food hub in Traverse City would make it more convenient for customers to buy his products. Watch the video to find out more. |
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Fish Company Owner Says Food Hub Could Help Develop Products Mackinac Straits Fish Company owner Jill Bentgen thinks a regional food hub could help businesses develop commercially feasible products. Watch the video to find out more. |
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Fruit Grower Thinks Food Hub is a Great Idea Ken Engle is a Grand Traverse County fruit grower. He says a food hub could help local famers with distribution and developing new products. Watch the video to find out more. |
About Local Foods
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Agriculture and Food Sector Alliance Talks About Local Foods The importance of local foods provided the focus for the December meeting of the Agriculture and Food System Sector Alliance of Northwest Michigan. Alliance members say having access to that kind of information is important to the region's Ag and Food System. Watch the video to hear what some of the Alliance members had to say. |
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Selling Local Food Helps Grocer be Successful Tim Metcalfe from Metcalfe Markets in Wisconsin came to Traverse City, Michigan to talk with the Agriculture & Food System Sector Alliance about the importance of using local food. Watch the video to find out what Metcalfe thinks are some of the keys to being successful while selling local foods. |
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Meat Market Owner Promotes Local Foods Bartlett Durand owns Black Earth Meats in Wisconsin and works to promote local foods. He talked about his business and the importance of local foods at a meeting of the Agriculture & Food System Sector Alliance in Traverse City, Michigan. Watch the video to hear what Durand has to say about local foods. |
