Michigan AF Podcast

Soil2Service is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to connecting humans to their food. We chatted with co-founders John Piazza and Jeremy Abbey to learn more about their initiatives and how they are partnering with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT to promote the diversity of Michigan agriculture at Greenfield Village.

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This week we chat with Michigan Gluten Free Gal about the ways Michigan restaurants and bakers are catering to people with Celiac Disease and gluten allergies.

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• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

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Star of the West is a 152-year-old milling company in Frankenmuth. Some of the most popular food brands are made with flour milled at Star of the West. They're also taking great steps to be sustainable. Listen as we chat with Sustainability Director, Lisa Woodke, about how Star of the West is protecting the planet.

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• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

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Michigan is home to some of the best grains and ingredients for making cocktails and spirits. We meet Angie Jackson, the Traveling Elixir Fixer, to learn more about the process behind mixing the perfect drink and learn more about how she is working with farmers to create fabulous cocktails!

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• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

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There's nothing better than fresh produce straight from the farm. At Fusilier Family Farm, you can order fresh fruits, vegetables and other products to be delivered right to your door, straight from the field. Chad Fusilier shares how the program got its start and has grown in popularity. Find out how you can sign up!

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• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

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Farmhaus Cider Co. in Hudsonville started as a dream for John Behrens and his wife and grew quicker than they imagined. From people just showing up to the facility when there wasn't a taproom, to winning an award four years running, the origins story of this Michigan cidery just HAD to be shared. 

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• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

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GreenStone Farm Credit Services supports farmers throughout Michigan and Wisconsin with loans, insurance and grants. Hear how the financial institution is giving back to their patrons in a record-breaking way!

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March is Michigan Food & Agriculture Month and we’re joined by the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gary McDowell, to share about all the great ways we can celebrate our agriculture and food in the Great Lakes State. 

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Growing Hope in Ypsilanti is providing opportunities for residents to grow, sell, buy, prepare and eat nourishing food. We chat with executive director Cythnia VanRenterghem about the programs provided by Growing Hope and how the organization is creating a sustainable food system in Washtenaw County.

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• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

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Loren King, social media strategist with NEOGEN, may not be working directly in production agriculture, but that doesn't stop him from advocating for it. Loren is passionate about sharing farmers' stories and showcasing the technology and innovation farmers use everyday. He shares his insights on the future of farming and how Gen Z will change agriculture.

Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:

• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
• Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!