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MSUE Agrifood Safety Work Group, including resources on GAP audits and downloadable GAP manuals -- Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities: Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Community Development here (900kb pdf).
http://www.csafarms.org/ is a NW Lower Michigan regional collaborative of CSA growers; find CSA farm web sites, use the statewide farm search for a CSA anywhere in Michigan, and find other resources for CSA growers and members, including a downloadable training manual for new CSA growers (in English and Spanish).
The Michigan Good Food Charter presents a vision for Michigan’s food and agriculture system and outlines 25 agenda priorities for the next 10 years.
This is a community blog to celebrate our local food scene, and we invite you to join in the conversation. http://upnorthfoodies.com/
Alert by MSU -- the CAT Alerts offer pest and crop management advice for current conditions. www.ipm.msu.edu/aboutcat.htm
The Mission of the American Community Gardening Association is to build community by increasing and enhancing community gardening and greening across the United States and Canada. http://www.communitygarden.org/
Beginning farmers is an effort to develop a comprehensive and up to date compilation of information resources for new, experienced, and potential farmers, as well as educators, activists, and policy makers interested in the development of new farm enterprises. beginningfarmers.org
Nutrition.gov provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. http://www.nutrition.gov/
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. http://sustainableagriculture.net/
Planning a trip? Let the Eat Well Guide help you find local, sustainable, and organic food wherever you go.
The Greenhorns - This blog is part of Greenhorns, a land-based non profit serving young farmers across America. Here, you'll find links about land, events, jobs, news, gossip and video ephemera relevant to the young farming community.
Canning Across America (CAA) is committed to the revival of the lost art of “putting by” food.
Traverse City Urban Chickens - documenting Urban Chicken Farming in Traverse City, MI one scratch at a time.
The Botanical Garden Society of Northwest Michigan has been working to create a regional botanic garden in northwest Michigan at the Commons, a lovely site within the city limits of Traverse City.
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. OMRI Listed—or approved—products may be used on operations that are certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. OMRI operates an organic seed information service.
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