MI: Rural/Farming
Preserving MI barns, upholding community solidarity
By Cinnamon Janzer for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
Livestock waste making 'Pure Michigan' waters not so pure
Michigan boasts 11,000 inland lakes, more freshwater shoreline than any other state and tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams but a new …
Emergency avian flu safety guidelines begin this week in Michigan
Michigan farmers are responding to the new Avian Flu "Extraordinary Emergency" order from MDARD, Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural …
Small farms, ranches hope for better treatment in new Farm Bill
Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …
Young farmers advocate for climate changes, face land-access issues
Young Farmers in Michigan hope the new Farm Bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Sweeping clean energy bills passed in Michigan
New clean energy legislation in Michigan has passed and is heading to the governor's desk to be signed into law. Backers of the bills said they will …
No Heat Protections for Michigan Outdoor Workers
By Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest/Report for America and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by …
USDA Proposes New Rules on Who Can Use 'Product of USA' Labels
A proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would change the rules on what foods can be labeled "Product of USA." Current regulations allow …
Farmers Mix Trees, Crops, Livestock to Fight Climate Change
By Caroline Miller for Great Lakes Echo. Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Service, reporting for Solutions Journalism/Public …
Young Farmers of Color: Feed Detroit, Fight Injustice, Protect Climate
By Britny Cordera for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
RECOMPETE Act Could Bring New Jobs to Rural Michigan
A program approved by Congress aims to give rural communities a leg up when applying for federal dollars. The CHIPS Act, passed last month, aims to …
MI Farmers Encouraged to Apply for New USDA "Climate-Smart" Program
Michigan farmers say the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new, billion-dollar investment in projects by "climate-smart" farmers, ranchers and …