With a limited growing season and colder temperatures, Michigan's Upper Peninsula can be a challenge for agricultural development. In the mid 1920s, Marquette University developed an experimental farm to see what crops (including peppermint) would grow well in the U.P.Produced by <a href="https://hsmichigan.org/publications/michiganhistory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michigan History Magazine</a>

With a limited growing season and colder temperatures, Michigan's Upper Peninsula can be a challenge for agricultural development. In the mid 1920s, Marquette University developed an experimental farm to see what crops (including peppermint) would grow well in the U.P. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

With a limited growing season and colder temperatures, Michigan's Upper Peninsula can be a challenge for agricultural development. In the mid 1920s, Marquette University developed an experimental farm to see what crops (including peppermint) would grow well in the U.P.Produced by <a href="https://hsmichigan.org/publications/michiganhistory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michigan History Magazine</a>

Marquette University's Peppermint Farm

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Michigan History Moment™ is a weekly three-minute radio program that focuses on people, places, and events in Michigan’s past. The program is written and recorded by Michigan History magazine and the Historical Society of Michigan staff. Michigan History Moment airs on radio stations throughout the state including 89.7FM-WLNZ.

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Marquette University's Peppermint Farm

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