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Remembering Dave Smith: Longtime Michigan Vegetable Council director and farmer
Learn about his contributions to his fellow Wolverine State growers and the state’s vegetable sector.
Agritourism to value-added: 5 takeaways from the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Attendees explored organic systems, value-added products, agritourism models and emerging technologies. Read on for takeaways from the show.
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop winter meeting set for Feb. 4 in Dundee
The winter meeting offers a chance to gain research-based insights, earn credits and connect with MSU experts. Learn more and get registered.
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
The year ahead will challenge growers across multiple fronts. Learn how growers are investing in tech, pushing labor reform and adding value.
Spray drones: best practices for specialty crop use
University and Extension researchers are unlocking the potential of spray drone technology in vegetable production. Learn more now.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Strategies to attract today’s farm market shoppers
The best farm markets and agritourism businesses must attract new customers to stay relevant. Learn how to increase foot traffic to your farm.
Greenhouse labor outlook 2026
Greenhouse growing is essential to early-season and young plant production. Find out how one expert views the labor situation for 2026
Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025
We spent a week in Grand Rapids at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO. Find out what we learned during our time at the show.
Meet the 2025 Michigan Master Farmers: Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black
The Michigan Vegetable Council Master Farmer and Master Farmer Associate Awards have been handed out. Find out who won.
Deeper dive: Michigan farms create 26,400 jobs and $5.39 billion in economic impact
A new study shows the importance of Michigan’s specialty crop industry to the state’s economy. Find out just how impactful the sector is.
Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
A new study highlights the massive contribution vegetable farming and processing make to Michigan’s economy. Find out what’s in the report.
Unlock spray drone best practices: Attend Great Lakes Expo’s Drones in Specialty Crops Symposium
Great Lakes Expo just added an all-day spray drone education session. Explore the meeting agenda and get registered.
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
The South Africa market has opened for U.S. blueberries. Read more about the change that will benefit fresh blueberries
