Articles
Meet the new ag storytellers
Scroll through social media today, and you’re just as likely to land in a potato field or apple orchard as you are on a cooking reel or vacation video. That’s no accident. A growing number of specialty crop growers are using social platforms to ... more
Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black honored with Master Farmer Awards at Great Lakes EXPO
Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan’s agricultural landscape, the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) Master Farmer Award and Master Farmer Associate Award honored Fusilier Family Farms and Sarah Black... more
How Hanulcik Farm went from local to hyperlocal
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard is a third-generation farm, market and orchard in Ionia, Michigan, that’s known for supplying locally grown produce since 1936. The season opens each June with strawberries. The farm also offers a variety of v... more
2025 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty award winners
Vegetable Growers News and Fruit Growers News recognized the hard work of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Award Class of 2025 during a reception Dec. 9 at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The... more
Ag Labor Review: Finish the job on H-2A
Over the last few months, the Trump administration — particularly through the Department of Labor’s recent H-2A rulemaking — has elevated the importance of the H-2A visa program for our nation’s farmers and food supply. This heightened aware... more
Farm Market & Agritourism: Strategies for finding and keeping your CSA members
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is still one of the best ways for farms to build strong connections with local consumers, but things have changed. Today’s CSA members want flexibility, convenience and a sense of engagement. Let’s talk ... more
2025 GLEXPO Bus Tour
The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited five northwest Michigan area locations featuring a variety of agritourism attractions, crops and products. On Dec. 8, nearly 150 participants packed three buses and visited these Mitten State spec... more
