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Michigan AF Podcast
by Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT
Michigan grows more than 300 different foods and products that we all enjoy every day. We're on a mission to find every local restaurant, manufacturer and food company sourcing their ingredients from right here in the Mitten and in the process, bridge the gap from the farm to your fork. We want to introduce you to all things Michigan agriculture and food – this is Michigan AF.
Episodes
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Dairy Sustainability with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan
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...
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Beef Tips with Ambassador Megan Gruscynski and Dr. Dan Buskirk
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...
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Fighting Hunger with Forgotten Harvest with Ambassador Carly Claucherty
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...
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Sweet Holiday Treats from Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co.
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...
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Michigan Business Bytes: Protein Pints
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...
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Meet MDARD Director Tim Boring
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...
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Reducing the Carbon Footprint with Consumers Energy
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...
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Building Disease Resistance in Dairy Cattle with Dr. Angel Abuelo
Like humans, dairy cattle are more susceptible to disease when they are newborns. Dr. Angel Abuelo, an associate professor at Michigan State University, researches immunity for calves and pregnant cows to improve health and productivity. He joins us on the podcast to talk about vaccines, his...
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GreenStone Gives Back to Farmers
GreenStone Farm Credit Services provides farmers with financial services and insurance, but they also give back to their members through their annual Patronage Day. Celebrating this year on March 16, the company will be giving back $120 million to members across Michigan and Wisconsin. Hear from...
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Breaking Down FFA & 4-H with Kent Bollinger
February 18-25 is the celebration of National FFA Week and to tell us more about the organization, as well as 4-H, we're chatting with Kent Bollinger, the longtime agriscience teacher and FFA advisor at Coopersville High School. Kent shares how students learn about agriculture, leadership, and…
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DeBuck Sod Farm
There are so many ways agriculture touches our everyday lives, all the way to the grass under our feet! We're chatting with Diane Mischel, a third generation sod farmer at DeBuck Sod Farm. Diane shares how sod is grown, harvested and delivered to your door to create a beautiful, lush yard...
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Karen Renner - Crop & Soil Science Professor at MSU
As a professor at Michigan State University for the last three decades, Dr. Karen Renner has had the opportunity to see the students in her classes evolve from those interested in pursuing careers in agriculture to students from across the spectrum of the university. She shares how she has…
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Agriculture Technology innovation in Mid-Michigan
The future of agriculture depends on innovation and technological advances to keep the industry progressing forward. Efforts to attract and retain agriculture technology companies in Mid-Michigan falls to the Lansing Economic Area Partnership. Through a new project on the M-21 Corridor, LEAP is...
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Answering Consumer Questions with the Michigan Ag Council Ambassadors
Meet Ambassadors Zoey and Emma and learn how they got involved with the Ag Council, decided they wanted to pursue agriculture as a career and hear them answer questions from our listeners about farming and Michigan agriculture. If you're interested in being part of the next group of Ambassadors,...
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Grow Benzie is Growing Benzie County
Benzie County in northwest Michigan is home to nearly 18,000 residents and they are supported by a vast community center at Grow Benzie. With programming for young and adults alike, Grow Benzie strives to provide access to healthful foods, jobs, life skills, and each other while providing a space...
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Secrets of the [Hot] Sauce
We're chatting with Maria Leggett, the chef behind the Grand Traverse Hot Sauce Co. Based in Traverse City, this hot sauce company prides itself on sourcing ingredients from right here in Michigan and Chef Maria pours her heart into her recipes. This episode is co-hosted by our ambassador Micheal...
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Keeping Food Costs Low with the Michigan Beef Industry Commission
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…
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Dianna Stampfler, Michigan Craft Distillers Association
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...
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Sunlight Gardens
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…
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Superior Street Mercantile
Supporting local farmers and businesses is easy in Michigan with the abundance of food and products grown here. In this episode we're chatting with Joe Verbeke, the owner of the Superior Street Mercantile in Albion. The Mercantile is an independent market that features over 120 Michigan-based...
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Soil2Service
Soil2Service is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to connecting humans to their food. We chatted with co-founders John Piazza and Jeremy Abbey to learn more about their initiatives and how they are partnering with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT to promote the diversity of Michigan...
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Eating Local with Food Allergies
This week we chat with Michigan Gluten Free Gal about the ways Michigan restaurants and bakers are catering to people with Celiac Disease and gluten allergies. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org Want...
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Sustainability with Star of the West
Star of the West is a 152-year-old milling company in Frankenmuth. Some of the most popular food brands are made with flour milled at Star of the West. They're also taking great steps to be sustainable. Listen as we chat with Sustainability Director, Lisa Woodke, about how Star of the West is...
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Drink the Wild in Michigan
Michigan is home to some of the best grains and ingredients for making cocktails and spirits. We meet Angie Jackson, the Traveling Elixir Fixer, to learn more about the process behind mixing the perfect drink and learn more about how she is working with farmers to create fabulous cocktails!…
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Fusilier Family Farm Produce Delivery
There's nothing better than fresh produce straight from the farm. At Fusilier Family Farm, you can order fresh fruits, vegetables and other products to be delivered right to your door, straight from the field. Chad Fusilier shares how the program got its start and has grown in popularity. Find…
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Farmhaus Cider Co
Farmhaus Cider Co. in Hudsonville started as a dream for John Behrens and his wife and grew quicker than they imagined. From people just showing up to the facility when there wasn't a taproom, to winning an award four years running, the origins story of this Michigan cidery just HAD to be shared....
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Greenstone Farm Credit Services President & CEO Dave Armstrong
GreenStone Farm Credit Services supports farmers throughout Michigan and Wisconsin with loans, insurance and grants. Hear how the financial institution is giving back to their patrons in a record-breaking way! Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and...
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Celebrating Michigan Food & Agriculture Month with MDARD Director Gary McDowell
March is Michigan Food & Agriculture Month and we’re joined by the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gary McDowell, to share about all the great ways we can celebrate our agriculture and food in the Great Lakes State. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan...
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Growing Hope in the Ypsilanti Community
Growing Hope in Ypsilanti is providing opportunities for residents to grow, sell, buy, prepare and eat nourishing food. We chat with executive director Cythnia VanRenterghem about the programs provided by Growing Hope and how the organization is creating a sustainable food system in Washtenaw...
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Farming's Future with Loren King
Loren King, social media strategist with NEOGEN, may not be working directly in production agriculture, but that doesn't stop him from advocating for it. Loren is passionate about sharing farmers' stories and showcasing the technology and innovation farmers use everyday. He shares his insights on...
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Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm Market
When you visit Ed Dunneback & Girls farm in Grand Rapids, you get so much more than fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm. With delicious food, live music, trivia and a brewery in the basement of the barn, it's an experience - and one you don't want to miss. Connect with Michigan GROWN,...
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Michigan Food Myths Busted
Are fresh fruits and vegetables healthier than frozen? What does genetically modified mean? There are alot of myths around topics related to food and nutrition. We're joined by ambassador Maddie Cary and MSU Agricultural Economist Trey Malone to bust some of the most common myths around…
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Teach an Old Farm New Tricks
The Ankley Family Farm was founded in 1902 but that doesn't mean it's an old farm. The farm in Imlay city is constantly evolving and diversifying and in 2020 they added agritourism destination to their resume. We talk to Joe Ankley about how the farm is welcoming guests to pick flowers and more....
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Ring in the New Year with InBooze Infusion Cocktail Kits
If you're ringing in the New Year from the comfort of your living room, you can still get festive with InBooze Infusion Cocktail Kits. We're joined by founder Ashleigh Evans to hear all about how the kits work and how she ended up on Oprah's Stocking Stuffer list in 2020. Connect with Michigan...
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#MISugarCookie with Cookie Press
It's the most wonderful time of the year - holiday baking time! Emily Lawler from the Cookie Press shares her best tips for baking and decorating the perfect sugar cookies for your holiday season. Tune in for all her baking secrets! Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT: Follow us on...
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Creekside Christmas Tree Farm
Lisa Szymanski is a crop farmer in Port Austin who loves Christmas. Her family has many traditions around finding the perfect tree to put up each year. Lisa's decided she wants to provide those traditions to other families, so she's starting Creekside Christmas Tree Farm. Listen as Lisa shares…
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Thanksgiving Turkey Tips
In the pursuit of the perfect Michigan-grown Thanksgiving, we turned to the experts at the MSU Meat Lab to learn all the tips and tricks for cooking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. You'll learn how to pick the perfect turkey, how to make sure it's nice and juicy on Thanksgiving (and after) and…
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Nick VanCourt, Barrel & Beam
If you want a taste of Michigan, then look no further than Barrel & Beam Brewery in Marquette. Co-Founder Nick VanCourt shares how they brew Michigan craft beer and cider to perfection and where you can find, even if you're not a Yooper. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT: Follow us on...
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April Zeilinger, Zeilinger Wool
Michigan sheep produce about 325,000 lbs. of wool each year and the Zeilinger Wool Company spins much of that wool into beautiful yarn and products. Chief Operations Officer April Zeilinger shares how the 100+ year-old company got its start and some of the ways to spot quality yarn. Connect with...
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Shari and Steve talk about beans
Do you eat enough beans? We'll hear from Shari Steinback, a nutritionist and culinary consultant, about why incorporating beans into a plant-forward diet is so important and how you can cook up some tasty beans this season. We'll also meet Steve Ewald, a bean farmer from Tuscola County who shares...
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Jon Moore talks Coffee
Fostering community through coffee isn't just the mission of Foster Coffee Co., it's a labor of love for founder Jon Moore. Meet Jon and hear all about his journey from touring musician to coffee roaster and why connecting with his community, including local farmers and growers, is so important....
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Animal Ag Alliance
The Animal Agriculture Alliance brings together farmers, ranchers, processors and others to safeguard the future of animal agriculture. Staffers Emily Solis and Grace Platte share more about their mission and how they work to advocate for farmers and ranchers. Connect with Michigan GROWN…
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Introduction to Noelle
The Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT podcast is back from our summer hiatus and excited to share stories of agriculture and food from around Michigan. Meet our new host, Noelle Nachreiner, and learn what you can expect from the Michigan AF podcast. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT…
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The Show Must Go On...Sorta
They say all good things must come to an end, but we disagree. We think all good things should take a brief hiatus and relaunch with version 2.0...like this podcast. Over the last three years, Carla Wardin has served as the voice of the Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT podcast - introducing us to...
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Derek Thom, D & D Thom Farms
Derek Thom is a crop and cattle farmer at D & D Thom Farms in Peck, and he’s the fifth generation in his family to be on the farm. He grows corn, soybeans, sugar beets, wheat, and hay. He also raises Holstein steers and maintains a beef cow herd. When he’s not on the farm, he likes to hunt, ride...
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C.J. Hunt, Hunt’s Hillside Vineyards LLC – Lawton, MI
C.J. Hunt owns Hunt’s Hillside Vineyards, LCC in Lawton, where he grows 38 acres of eight different varieties of wine grapes. He contracts his grapes to St Julian Winery in Paw Paw. He and his wife Hilary are raising three children – Payton, Sadie, and Clyde. Together they enjoy sledding…
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Andrew Woelmer, farmer and financial services officer
Andrew Woelmer raises corn and soybeans on his seventh-generation family farm, and he also is a financial services officer at GreenStone Farm Credit Services, the agricultural lending organization. Andrew began farming his own land when he was still in college at Ferris State University, and…
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Allan Robinette, Robinette’s
Allan Robinette is part of Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery, an agri-tourism destination in Grand Rapids. They also offer you-pick of a variety of fruits, a corn maze, a bakery, and many family activities. Allan credits his grandparents Jim and Bethel Robinette with making the transition to a…
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Kendra Kissane, Environmental stewardship manager, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Dairy Management Inc.
Kendra Kissane has her dream job of being the environmental stewardship manager at the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy through Dairy Management Inc. She’s working with farmers to meet the sustainability goals of achieving carbon neutrality or better, optimizing water usage, and improving water...
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McKenzie Kuehnlein, ABC news anchor, Hoffman Farms
McKenzie and her husband Joe farm hay, livestock, and row crop in Dundee, MI. McKenzie also is a news anchor for ABC 13 in Toledo. She grew up on a crop farm, and she and Joe met at the Monroe County Fair – they even had their engagement pictures taken there. Together they’re raising show pigs,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Michigan grows more than 300 different foods and products that we all enjoy every day. We're on a mission to find every local restaurant, manufacturer and food company sourcing their ingredients from right here in the Mitten and in the process, bridge the gap from the farm to your fork. We want to introduce you to all things Michigan agriculture and food – this is Michigan AF.
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Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT
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