Learn more about what programs Michigan has in place to support your food safety and regenerative agriculture goals. Image by beauty of nature  from Pixabay Food safety does not exist in a bubble, and there are many moving parts and systems that come together to make the farm whole. The support system for agriculture in Michigan is set up in a similar way, many programs and individuals coming together to provide assistance to the farm.   The new program joining the support sy

Nick Panicola is the newest member of the Produce Safety Technician team working at the Grand Traverse Conservation District. He spent +5 years working in viticulture and dabbling in diverse vegetable farming and livestock rearing. Along with his experience in the field, he brings a passion for community and connection-making in the pursuit of developing more resilient rural food systems.   My introduction to the concepts of regenerative agriculture slowly trickled into my li

NRCS is providing funding through the Regenerative Pilot Program for farms across the country wanting to improve their soil health through a variety of practices. If you’re in the farming industry, you have probably heard the buzzword Regenerative Agriculture  being used more often over the last few years. There are plenty of definitions of what it is, with each definition being slightly different, but at the core of those definitions is an increased focus on soil health.   A