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Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success

Growing asparagus is notoriously challenging, but that hasn’t stopped Golden Stock Farms. Located on the west side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the fourth-generation family farm has found success cultivating the crop in Oceana County, one... more »

2025 Michigan asparagus season kicks off with promotions

With Michigan’s asparagus season now underway, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) is launching a fresh consumer marketing campaign to boost the vegetable’s profile and drive demand. Growers across the Wolverine State are reporting excellent... more »

Women in Farming: Leaders Driving Change in the Vegetable Industry

Women are stepping into pivotal roles across agriculture, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to commercial operations and academia, these leaders blend tradition with innovation to drive sustainability and community impact.... more »

Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry leaders

2024 Master Farmer Awards presented to grower, MSU hort department leader The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) has recognized two leaders whose contributions have advanced Michigan’s agriculture. Vance Baird and Springdale Farms in Scottville, Michigan, have... more »

Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure

Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »

Foxy-The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes remembered

Tom Nunes of The Nunes Co. and Foxy, is being mourned. Nunes was 95. He died Aug. 5 in Carmel Valley, California. The Nunes Co. markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand. Nunes'... more »

Michigan Asparagus season ends with strong sales

The 2024 Michigan asparagus season wrapped up one week early with a surplus of produce available for summer festivities, marking a successful campaign driven by strategic marketing efforts from the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB).... more »

2024 Michigan asparagus season underway

The Michigan Asparagus season has started and the fan favorite is arriving in stores about a week earlier than normal due to warmer winter. Currently, volume is on track with thick and tender asparagus ready... more »

Pennsylvania group highlights asparagus variety

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's (PHS) 2024 Gold Medal Plant winners, includes a high-yielding asparagus variety. Asparagus officinalis ‘Millennium’ is a stem vegetable that produces uniform, tight tipped, tender spears with excellent flavor. It is hardy... more »

Michigan asparagus group counts 2023 season successes

As the Michigan asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 2023 season, according to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB). The season kicked... more »

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