Rooted in community, farmers markets continue to grow

Rooted in community, farmers markets continue to grow
Great Lakes Echo
By Lily Cole Nationally, farmers markets are growing rapidly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported 2,863 markets in 2000, with that number rising to more than 8,700 in 2025. In Michigan alone, more than 200 markets offer amenities for patrons, including fresh produce and special events.
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Grants will boost research on PFAS contamination of farmland

Grants will boost research on PFAS contamination of farmland
Great Lakes Echo
By Karlee VanAntwerp The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will give out $400,000 in grants for research about PFAS on farmlands and livestock.
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More provincial funds sunk into northern drainage

More provincial funds sunk into northern drainage
The Lucknow Sentinel
Since 2018, NOHFC has devoted more than $27 million to 37 tile drainage projects
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Middle East conflict sends shock waves through global fertilizer markets

Middle East conflict sends shock waves through global fertilizer markets
The Lucknow Sentinel
Exports from the Arab Gulf normally exceed 1.5 million tonnes of urea per month, meaning even short-term disruptions can quickly tighten global supply
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‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season
Great Lakes Echo

By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities

Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities
Great Lakes Echo

By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

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Michigan farmers face bankruptcies, other financial challenges

Michigan farmers face bankruptcies, other financial challenges
Great Lakes Echo

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Bankruptcies of Michigan farmers are troubling despite a dip in their Chapter 12 filings last year. Major reasons are higher expenses for inputs such as fertilizer coupled with flat commodity prices.

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Today’s tighter margins may encourage more farmer retirements or changes in strategy

Today’s tighter margins may encourage more farmer retirements or changes in strategy
The Lucknow Sentinel
Farmers make some capital and risk decisions based on the stage of their career
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Mahon: The only category we don’t count in GDP calculations

Mahon: The only category we don’t count in GDP calculations
The Lucknow Sentinel
It is all an educated guess with a huge pablum-smeared omission
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