Posts Tagged ‘Michigan’
Beautiful beans from farm to plate: Episode 108
“The work ethic and pride most farmers have in what we do everyday is second to none. Family farms take care of the environment and land we use to make sure it is better for the next generations” points out a Michigan farmer responsible for the beans in your can. Black beans, navy beans, bean…
Read MoreApples, fungi, & pheromones: Episode 101
“Everyday life on the farm isn’t always sunshine and roses.” Nick Schweitzwer, a fifth generation farmer from the area known as “the ridge” north of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Roughly 60% of Michigan’s apple production are grown in the area and Nick grows over 18 varieties on his farm. He shares how there are many challenges…
Read MoreLamb lessons for dietitians: Episode 89
Did you know that a three ounce serving of lamb delivers 23 grams of protein – almost 50% of your daily protein needs? Lamb is a great meat, but largely misunderstood. Michigan farmer Elaine Palm wants to change that. She is a partner on her family’s farm in Michigan, where she and her two parents…
Read MoreIs an apple an apple? A farmer tells all.
Do farmers pour chemicals on our fruit? How do we know apples are safe? In addition to explaining why he uses certain practices in growing apples, Michigan farmer Jeff VanderWerff talks with Michele on camera about the stringent standards and audits of fruit farmers. You can learn more about his apple growing practices in Food Truths from Farm to Table: 25 Ways to Shop & Eat Without Guilt.
Read MoreTurkey Farmer – A Sustainable Entrepreneur in Michigan
Entrepreneurship as a blessing… A plump, juicy turkey is probably the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving Day spread. Harley Sietsema has spent 30 years working to make sure that your turkey is safe, delicious and affordable (so you can keep your focus on figuring out exactly how long you need to cook it.) Harley knows turkeys.…
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