Farm Bureau Pushes Food Safety Upgrades and Oversight
The Farm Bureau urges stronger FDA and USDA funding for food safety research and rapid testing, improved product tracing, and swift removal of contaminated foods. It supports field level best practices, meaningful consumer facing tracing, and imports only from compliant foreign producers while aligning with trade rules. Amanda Denes leads Erie Huron Lorain Farm Bureaus.
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Detroit botanist replaces lawn with vibrant garden in Michigan yard
University of Michigan botanist and garden curator 52 year old David Michener removed lawn at his Ann Arbor farmhouse to create raised beds and a diverse plant border. He and partner Wil Strickland designed a two garden zones, front and back, with hedges, fruit trees, perennials, and child friendly plantings near a busy street. The project emphasizes less maintenance and more seasonal variety, encouraging water and fertilizer awareness among neighbors.
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Creating Your Own Grass Free Yard
A guide to designing low maintenance spaces with turf outlines paths of turf or gravel and advises spreading plant purchases over years. It notes a shift toward native and drought tolerant plants and emphasizes restoration for the owner.
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Mosquito Repellent Plants and Tomato Growing Tips
An article notes citronella scented geranium and lemon thyme as mosquito repellent options but urges effort on reducing standing water to lower mosquito numbers. It also explains tomato fertilization, foliage versus fruit, and the roles of determinate and indeterminate varieties, with sucker removal and watering guidance. Scott Aker of the U.S. National Arboretum contributes expert input.
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