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Paying it forward

Farmers, ranchers and other people pay it forward simply when help is needed. That’s how communities operate, and in March 2017, Michiganders came out of the woodwork to help others who experienced loss in western wildfires.

Tweetchat archive: Michigan farmer Allyson Maxwell

Did you miss our migrownmigreat Tweetchat with Michigan farmer Allyson Maxwell? No worries! We archived the conversation here.

Thankful for my hands

When they’re wrinkled, dry and in need of a manicure, a Michigan farmer shares why she’s thankful for her hands. Read on to find out how your hands are similar in nature to those of a farmer.

Corn harvest

We have a lot of choices when it comes to local foods in Michigan! Those choices start right on farms. Step inside a local farmer’s “office” for a tour during Michigan’s corn harvest.

Soybean harvest

Ride along with a Michigan farm family during soybean harvest on their farm in southeast Michigan.

Sugarbeet harvest

Virtually step inside the harvester cab with a Michigan farmer to hear about sugarbeet harvest.

Planting wheat

Virtually ride along with a Michigan farmer who raises wheat on his family’s farm. He’ll show you around the monitors in his tractor, share how he’s protecting the environment and more – all while planting wheat!