Although Michigan is known for summer bounties of berries, melons, fruits and veggies, innovations in growing and temperature-controlled storage allow farmers to offer greens and roots year-round.
With a new grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Shady Side Farm in Olive Township will become the sixth farming family to protect their land through a countywide program.
Shady Side Farm in Olive Township received a $168,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to protect 123 acres of farmland.