Michigan AF Podcast

There are so many ways agriculture touches our everyday lives, all the way to the grass under our feet! We're chatting with Diane Mischel, a third generation sod farmer at DeBuck Sod Farm. Diane shares how sod is grown, harvested and delivered to your door to create a beautiful, lush yard instantly. 

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As a professor at Michigan State University for the last three decades, Dr. Karen Renner has had the opportunity to see the students in her classes evolve from those interested in pursuing careers in agriculture to students from across the spectrum of the university. She shares how she has evolved her course too and how technology is changing the future of farming. This episode is co-hosted by ambassador, Maddie Cary.

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The future of agriculture depends on innovation and technological advances to keep the industry progressing forward. Efforts to attract and retain agriculture technology companies in Mid-Michigan falls to the Lansing Economic Area Partnership. Through a new project on the M-21 Corridor, LEAP is bringing AgTech to the forefront. We talked to Emma Bostwick to learn more.

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Meet Ambassadors Zoey and Emma and learn how they got involved with the Ag Council, decided they wanted to pursue agriculture as a career and hear them answer questions from our listeners about farming and Michigan agriculture.

If you're interested in being part of the next group of Ambassadors, you can learn more about michigangrown.org/ambassador

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Benzie County in northwest Michigan is home to nearly 18,000 residents and they are supported by a vast community center at Grow Benzie. With programming for young and adults alike, Grow Benzie strives to provide access to healthful foods, jobs, life skills, and each other while providing a space that nurtures this activity. With an incubator farm, commercial kitchen and their own farmers market, Grow Benzie is growing a supportive community.

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We're chatting with Maria Leggett, the chef behind the Grand Traverse Hot Sauce Co. Based in Traverse City, this hot sauce company prides itself on sourcing ingredients from right here in Michigan and Chef Maria pours her heart into her recipes. This episode is co-hosted by our ambassador Micheal Ceja, who also has a special connection to the hot sauce company.

Find the Grand Traverse Hot Sauce Company on Facebook and Instagram.

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It's estimated that the cost of groceries has increased 10% over this time last year. We talk with George Quackenbush, executive director for the Michigan Beef Industry Commission on what factors play into this increase, how farmers are impacted by it and how shoppers can stretch their dollar when buying meat at the store.

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Michigan has long-standing been a leader in craft spirits and has a rich history and connection to agriculture. Hear more as we talk to Dianna Stampfler, the executive director of the Michigan Craft Distillers Association and Angie Jackson, Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassador. 

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Devon Wilson is on a mission to make food and agriculture accessible to young people! He started Sunlight Garden in the heart of Battle Creek so he could connect people to their food in a meaningful way. Hear how he does this by connecting his community to local food. We're also joined by Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT ambassador, Angie Jackson!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunlightgardens1 

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Supporting local farmers and businesses is easy in Michigan with the abundance of food and products grown here. In this episode we're chatting with Joe Verbeke, the owner of the Superior Street Mercantile in Albion. The Mercantile is an independent market that features over 120 Michigan-based products and sources produce, eggs and meat from local farmers.

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superiorstreetmercantile

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