Four Michigan institutions are evaluating how they can buy more local food and strengthen partnerships with farmers and suppliers. Melanie Tran is the Michigan impact manager at the Center for Good Food Purchasing. “The idea is really simple, and it is to help Michigan institutions connect with local farmers, producers and distributors to get fresher, better food into […]
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A rangeland forage specialist says some producers are culling their herds due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains. Mitch
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