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What's New in Michigan Organic Ag?
April 14 -28,2008 

 

Events on Crop Production and Marketing

 

1.       Holistic Care Approach 10th Anniversary - April 18th.

 

          2.       Spring Garden Festival. May 18. At the Findlay Market
in Cincinnati, OH.

 

          3.       Taste of Summer Festival. July 13. At the Findlay
Market in Cincinnati, OH.

     

4.       Michigan Grocers Association presents the MGA

          'all things food and new products'  Show. Sept. 15th.

 

          5.       Fall Harvest Festival. October 19. At the Findlay
Market in Cincinnati, OH.

 

          6.       Join the Holt Farmers Market!

 

          7.       Join the Williamston Farmers Market!

 

8.                 Join the Mason Farmers Market!
 
9.                 MIFMA supports Farmers Markets and Green products at
Plymouth Market-May 3-4.

 

Organic Crop Production Information

 


10.     ALMar Orchards gains national attention for use of pigs, not
pesticide.


11.     Now is a good time to monitor for mummy berry in blueberries. 

 

12.     New Science Supports Old Advice "Eat a Variety of Foods" and
Highlights the Need to Increase Nutrient Density. 

 

13.     When the growing season begins, the Crop Advisory Team Alert
follows

 

14. Agriculture Policy and Government Updates- 

 

Job and Internship Opportunities

15.     Communications Director - Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Santa Cruz, CA.


16.     Wallace Research Intern - Arlington, VA


 




1.       Holistic Care Approach 10th Anniversary - April 18th

Celebrate with us at our Open House with great food, music, gifts, door
prizes, and the opportunity to experience our many services!

 

Friday April 18th 2-6 p.m. & Saturday April 19 10-3 p.m.

Holistic Care Approach 3368 Beltline Ct Grand Rapids

 

*
15 minute sessions include facials, massage, chair massage, craniosacral
therapy, reiki, ear candling, paraffin dips, eyebrow waxing,
acupuncture, healing touch, NAET, Pilates (you may pick 2 sessions per
ticket)

 

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$20 donation, proceeds go to Mixed Greens/Bland ford Nature Center

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You may purchase your ticket by calling 361-9221 or
email:[log in to unmask]

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See our website for more details at www.holisticcareapproach.com

 

2.  Spring Garden Festival. May 18. At the Findlay Market in Cincinnati,
OH.

From 9-4 you will find:

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Vendors selling bedding plants, vegetable starts, potted herbs, garden
furniture, & much more!

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Spring crops will be available

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Information on gardening

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Music and cooking demos

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For more information visit: http://www.findlaymarket.org/news.htm

 

3.  Taste of Summer Festival. July 13. At the Findlay Market in
Cincinnati, OH.

From 9-4 happenings include:

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Marilou Susko signing her book From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate

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Salsa tasting and competition

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Summer produce available

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Music and cooking demos

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For more information visit: http://www.findlaymarket.org/news.htm

 

4.       Michigan Grocers Association presents the MGA

 'all things food and new products'  Show

Monday September 15th 11.30am - 2.30pm

Crystal Mountain resort

Supermarkets & grocery stores in the business of selling food! ...Help
them capture new sales with:  

 

NEW items in the marketplace, Locally Sourced, Fresh, Natural &
Organics, Value-added & Ready-to-eat 

 

Healthy, Whole Grain & Allergen-free, Kitchen gear for the Home Chef
,'GREEN' Packaging, Supplies & Equipment, Services 

 

Who will attend? Consumer- and foodie-focused Retailers that want to
grow and succeed like Meijer, Kroger, Spartan (D&W Fresh, Family Fare,
Glen's, Felpausch) and top independents: Busch's, VG's, Martin's,
Polly's, Village Mkts., L & L, Plumb's, Oleson's, Duthler's, Ric's,
Leppink's, Orchard Mkts., Shop-N-Save and many more... 

 

What do you get? You get quality face time with the decision-makers
(owners, buyers, management) that represent stores like these and
others. It's a one-stop shop to present your products to many of the
state's best food retailers. MGA wants to be your partner in securing
new markets. We will deliver quality customers; all you have to do is
sell them. 

 

The right-sized show with the right customers to build your business. 

Supermarkets & grocery stores in the business of selling food! 

 

...Help them capture new sales with: 

NEW items in the marketplace, Locally Sourced, Fresh, Natural &
Organics, Value-added & Ready-to-eat 

 

Healthy, Whole Grain & Allergen-free, Kitchen gear for the Home Chef
,'GREEN' Packaging, Supplies & Equipment, Services 

 

Show, sample, and sell to a top-shelf audience of retailers. Former FMI
Sr.VP Michael Sansolo will emcee the show floor with attention-grabbing
commentary and conversation. 

 

Special $950?? per booth *incl. space in the NEW PRODUCT display 

This is less than half the cost that returning exhibitors pay! 

 

*Why such a great deal? At the 2008 Michigan Grocers conference, it's
all about the SHOW, focusing on NEW products, MORE exhibitors, and
especially those with Michigan-made and eco-friendly products that
consumers are clamoring for. This one-time, limited-benefit rate is for
NEW exhibitors only (incl. those who haven't been with MGA for 5 years
or more). 

 

All Information and questions
Call Mike Hamlin
Michigan Grocers Association 
221 N. Walnut Street ? Lansing, MI 48933-1121 
(800) 947-6237 x 20 
www.michigangrocers.org 

 

5.       Fall Harvest Festival. October 19. At the Findlay Market in
Cincinnati, OH.

From 9-4 there will be events including:

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An apple pie baking contest

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A pumpkin decorating contest

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A pumpkin carving contest 

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Fall squashes and apples for sale 

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Music and cooking demos

o
For more information visit: http://www.findlaymarket.org/news.htm

 
 

6.       Join the Holt Farmers Market!

The Holt Farmers Market will be opening on July 12th and has openings
for

farmers/producers and artisans.  We have 15 indoor facilities with
electricity,

and a minimum of 15 outdoor stations.  

 

We are located at 2150 Cedar Street, Holt (the former Delhi Township
Fire

Station).  This is a great location:  Easy in and out, and plenty of
parking.

 

We are looking forward to our first season!

For more information contact:
 
Chuck Grinnell, Market Manager
(517) 694-4048 or (517) 930-2655
 
7.       Join the Williamston Farmers Market!
Williamston Farmers Market still has some openings for vendors for the
2008 season.  We will be located behind City Hall at 161 E. Grand River
Ave, Williamston MI  48895 this year, and have some electrical hookups
available.  Season begins May 22nd, and runs Thursday afternoons
2:00-7:30 p.m.  We especially have a need for vendors of cut flowers,
meat and dairy products, as well as seasonal produce.
 
For more information, you can contact Kris Schlicker or Michelle Aniol
at 517-655-2774.
 
8.       Join the Mason Farmers Market!

Mason Farmers' Market (our fourth year!) has openings Saturdays 8-12
from 2nd Saturday July through end of September. 10 miles south of
Lansing, right by the courthouse.

We're doing a special Market Preview Flag day (June 14)and hope to
encourage those with early crops; berries/lettuce/greens etc. and/or
plants.


Personally, I can never get enough early peas!

For more information: [log in to unmask] Elaine Ferris, Market Master


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 28, 2008

 

9.  Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) to Promote Michigan
Farmers and Markets at Green Street Fair

 

EAST LANSING, MICH - The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA)
will promote local food and Michigan Farmers at the Green Street Fair in
downtown Plymouth on May 3 and 4, 2008.

 

"We want to increase our visibility to consumers and friends of Michigan
farmers markets," said Dru Montri, MIFMA Association Manager.  "As we
get into the market season, we're promoting not just Michigan farmers
markets, but Michigan farmers, too."

 

The Green Street Fair, presented by Whole Foods Market, was founded to
help educate and inform people of all ages about the benefits of green,
organic, and eco-friendly products and services. This free event will
showcase local and national businesses displaying, demonstrating and/or
selling on-site and will blend companies, non-profit organizations,
artisans, live music, workshops and speakers together in a friendly and
family-oriented outdoor environment.

 

For MIFMA, the emphasis is about being green and more; it's about
farmers, public health, supporting Michigan's communities and economy
and making "local food" a household term for consumers.

 

"The simple lifestyle change of market-shopping makes all the difference
in strengthening a local economy, preserving food sustainability and
security, keeping farmers in business, connecting a community, boosting
the health of consumers and the environment, and taking the enjoyment of
shopping and food to levels never before realized," said Dietrich
Bronner, MIFMA Board President.

 

MIFMA's mission and vision are to advance farmers markets to create a
thriving marketplace for local food and farm products and to place
farmers markets at the forefront of the local food movement, ensuring
that all residents have access to healthy, locally grown food and that
Michigan farmers markets receive policy support.

 

"We really hope to do that at the Fair and to spread the word about
everything that Michigan farmers markets can do for our state," said
Montri.

 

To read more about the Green Street Fair and the activities planned,
please visit www.greenstreetfair.com, call (734) 259-2983 or email 
[log in to unmask]

 

To learn more about MIFMA, find a farmers market in your area or learn
tips and tools on being an educated consumer at the market, visit
www.farmersmarkets.msu.edu.

 

CONTACT:

Dru Montri

Michigan Farmers Market Association Manager

Ph: (517) 432-3381

Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

 

 

Vicki Morrone

Organic Vegetable and Crop Outreach Specialist

Michigan State University

C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems

303 Natural Resources Bldg.

East Lansing, MI 48824

517-353-3542

517-282-3557 (cell)

517-353-3834 (fax)

For information on organic agriculture production please visit:
http://www.MichiganOrganic.msu.edu/

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