Contrary to popular belief, dairy cattle only account for 2 percent of carbon emissions globally. We chat with Jeremy Werth and Samantha Whitehead from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan about what sustainability practices farmers are implementing to achieve carbon neutrality. 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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF ..read more

Our Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassador Megan Gruscynski chats with Michigan State University professor Dr. Dan Buskirk on the future of beef in Michigan from both a producer and consumer perspective. 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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF ..read more

In this episode, one of our Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassadors, Carly Claucherty, chats with with Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit's largest food rescue organization, on their mission to meet the need of thousands of Metro Detroit's. From rescuing surplus food to cultivating 92 acres of fresh produce, discover how they're fighting hunger and reducing food waste. Meet the faces behind the farm and find out how you can be part of the movement. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org Want to be f ..read more

The Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co. in Bay City is a collaborative effort between the Michigan Milk Producers Association and the Michigan Sugar Company to create fresh, hand-crafted ice cream. General Manager Tim Mangan shares how they source locally grown ingredients for their ice cream and the seasonal flavors available now. 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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places th ..read more

The founders of Protein Pints were looking to marry two of their favorite things - fitness and ice cream when they created Protein Pints. Learn how the business came to be, why they picked Michigan to start the company and future plans to expand the business.  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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF ..read more

Last spring Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Dr. Tim Boring as the Director of Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. We talk with Director Boring about his background and experience with Michigan farmers, as well as how Michigan is working to build resiliency with regenerative 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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are M ..read more

Sustainability is at the forefront of farmers' minds at all times because they want to be able to pass their farms on to the next generation. We chatted with Greg Salisbury, Vice President of Electric Distribution at Consumers Energy about all the ways farmers and the company are partnering to reduce carbon footprints and utilize clean energy. 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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foo ..read more

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. 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? ! Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that ar ..read more

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

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  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? ! Thanks for ..read more