Farms

GRPS expands the office of the Ombuds, A Sparta apple grower is using AI, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Beegees, and more.

The Michigan Farm Bureau disagrees with the decision

Kent County is teaming up with Culver’s to preserve farmland, the Ford Airport is getting 12 new murals, a feature on Ottawa County exploring micro homes to beat the housing crisis and more state and West Michigan news.

Ten percent of all sales from the Culver’s fundraiser Tuesday will be sent to the Kent County Agricultural Preservation Fund and Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Tuesday Michigan’s agriculture department announced financial assistance to dairy farms impacted by avian influenza that help with research

Michigan is reporting 25 dairy herds in the state have been affected by bird flu. Federal officials say two human cases have been identified in the state

Officials say the person had been in contact with infected livestock, and the risk to the public remains low.

A new partnership between BAMF Health and Corewell Health, a massive solar project planned for Muskegon County, the Kent County Opioid Task Force wants access to Narcan, and more state and West Michigan news.

The MDARD is looking forward to a busy year as they roll out new programs and continue to fund mainstays

Kent County Commissioners recently passed two resolutions to secure funding for the preservation of nearly 234 acres of farmland in Sparta Township