Michigan Farm & Garden features
a unique blend of
agricultural news, gardening tips and recipes that
appeal to diverse groups of people.
Tune in weekend mornings to see what it’s all about!
Jody E. Pollok-Newsom, host of Michigan Farm and Garden
Past
Guests
May 11, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Gretchen Mensing, Mi Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Mary Safie, Safie's Pickles
For more information: www.safiespecialtyfoods.com
or (586) 598-8282 or info@safiespecialtyfoods.com
May 4, 2013
Val Vail-Shirey, Michigan Allied Poultry
For more information: www.incredibleegg.org
Gary Fortin, Event Coordinator
Summer Horse Event
CANCELLED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE RAIN
May 4 Plow Day 10:30 – 4:00
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg
Oct 17-20
Mi Great Lakes International
Michigan State University
For more information:
517-651-6217 Sleepy Hollow
989-834-1813 Gary Fortin
989-640-3290 Gary Fortin
989-640-0542 Sue Chant co-chair
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
April 27, 2013
Nancy Barr, Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development, Aquaculture
For more information:www.Michigan.gov or 517-373-1077 or www.michiganaquaculture.org
Gary Burgdorf, Burgdorf's Winery
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
Burgdorf's Winery
5635 Shoeman Road
Haslett, MI 48840
517-655-2883
Linn and Chloe Merindorf, Merindorf Meats
For more information: www.michiganmeatassociation.org
April 20, 2013
Brian Rowe, Mi Dept Ag & Rural Development, Pesticide Mgmt
For more information: www.Michigan.gov
Connor Hubbard, MSU Small Animals Day
For more information: www.canr.msu.edu/canr/events/event/4h.msue.msu.edu
Dean Slater & Marianna Jones, PKS Heirloom Tomatoes
For more information: www.mariannasheirloomseeds.com or www.Mariseeds.com or http://michiganfamilyfarms.com/farm-listings-details/p-k-s-heirloom-tomatoes or Deanslater41@yahoo.com or 231-378-4117
April 13, 2013
Pure Michigan Ag Program
Becky Cunningham, Michigan Ag Council
Program Coordinator
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org or
becky@miagcouncil.org or 517-323-6693
Laura Moser, Michigan Ag Council President
Manager of Communications, Mi Milk Producers Assn
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org
Dale Hollandsworth, the Kroger Co of Mi,
Chair of MI Grocers Assn
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org
April 6, 2013
Dr. James Averill
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information:www.Michigan.gov/emergingdiseases
Lindale Beef Farms Tour-Soybean Video Segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Barb Wunsch, Registered Dietitian
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-329
March 30, 2013
Mike Hurchick, Event Coordinator
Challenge Mountain Program Director
For more information:www.chefs-challenge.com
or 231-330-2704
Precision Pork Tour-Soybean Video Segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Barb Wunsch, Registered Dietitian
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-329
March 23, 2013
Joyce McGarry, Extension Educator Agent
MSU Extension, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county name or Ingham County Extension Office at 517-887-4587
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Darrin
Karcher, Mi State University
For more information: dkarcher@msu.edu
March 16, 2013
Pete Ivory, Mi Chestnut Growers Inc
For more information: www.chestnutgrowersinc.com
or www.rogersreserve.org or 517-819-1043
Sietsema Farms Tour-Soybean Video Segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
George Hubka
For more information: geo_mgnews@yahoo.com
March 9, 2013
Andy Welden, Farmer Board Member
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-329
Ray VanDriessche, Michigan Sugar
For more information: www.michigansugar.com
March 2, 2013
Brian Rowe, Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development, Pesticide Section Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mdard
Kareemah El-Amin, Executive Director
Food Bank Council of Michigan
For more information:1-800-552-4483 or www.fbcmich.org
Beth Westemeyer, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc
For more information: www.zoyeoil.com
Zoye is available at Meijer, D&W, Family Fare or Amazon
February 23, 2013
ANR Week
Eileen Gianiodis, MI State University
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
Dru Montri, Director, Mi Farmers Market Assn.
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu or www.mifma.org or
MI Farmers Market Assn
480 Wilson Road, Room 172
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-3381
Dave Anthony, Anthony Bee Farms
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
February 16, 2013
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
500th Episode Montage of the History of MiF&G
Mary Kelpinski, Executive Director
Michigan Pork Producers Association
For more information:517-853-3782
or www.mipork.org
February 9, 2013
Valentines Prep
Heather Hanover
Hanover’s Inc. Michigan Mints
For more
information: www.michiganmint.com
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Denene Vincent, LeChat Gourmet
For more information:
LE CHAT GOURMET CULINARY ARTS
11874 Bunker Hwy.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
517.663.7322
www.lechatgourmet.com
February 2, 2013
John Bakker
Michigan Carrot & Onion Committees
For more information: (517) 669-4250
12800 Escanaba Drive, Suite A
DeWitt, MI 48820
Larry Haigh, Mi Maple Syrup Assn.
For more information: Mi Maple Syrup Assn
www.mi-maplesyrup.com
Sue Bila, Mi Festivals & Events Assn
For more information: send self-addressed (65 cent stamp) stamped envelope to:
Michigan Festivals and Events Association
P.O. Box 22
Chesaning, MI 48616
or 989-845-2080 or
www.michiganfun.com
January 26, 2013
February is National Cherry Month
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
Dr. Mark Whalon, MSU Researcher
For more information:
B-11 Center for Integrated Plant Systems
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Whalon@msu.edu
Amy Iezzoni, MSU Researcher
For more information: Iezzoni@msu.edu
January 19, 2013
Click Here to see the Show
Dale Rozeboom, Planner for Growing Mi Ag Conference
Scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2013, Lansing Ctr
For more information:
http://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?folder=GMAC2013
Waneta Cook & Scott Cook, Cook Family Farm
14th Annual Northern Mi Small Farm Conference
Scheduled: Saturday, January 26, Grayling High School
For more information: www.cookfamilyfarm.com or
http://smallfarmconference.com
Byron Beerbower, Compliance Manager
Food and Dairy Division, Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Dev.
For more information: 517-241-0934 or
beerbowerb@michigan.gov
January 12, 2013
Dr. Wendy Osman, Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Dev
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mdard
Jay Johnson, State Statistician
For more information:Mi Ag Statistics Service
National Ag Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Michigan/index.asp
http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/index.php
January 5, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
500th Episode Montage of the History of MiF&G
Buying Michigan
for the Holidays
December 29, 2012
Dr. Kris Berglund, MSU Artisan Distilling Program
For more information:
Working Bugs LLC
2000 Merritt Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-974-3030
www.workingbugs.com
Rifino Valentine, Valentines Vodka
For more information: Valentine Distilling Co.
www.valentinevodka.com or 646-286-2690
Paul Stewart, Michigan Micro Brewing Industry
For more information: www.MichiganBrewersGuild.org
Buying Michigan
for the Holidays
December 22, 2012
Linda Jones, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Don Marvaso, President Mi Floriculture Growers
For more information: www.mifgc.org
Jody & Rachel Newsom, Great Homemade Gifts
For
more information: jody@michiganfarmandgarden.com
Buying Michigan
for the Holidays
December 15, 2012
Roger Blackwell, Mi Chestnut Growers Inc
For more information: www.chestnutgrowersinc.com
or www.rogersreserve.org or 517-819-1043
Captain Denny Grinold, Catch & Cook
For more information:
www.micatchandcook.com
Jody Pollok-Newsom, Gift Ideas
For more information: jody@michiganfarmandgarden.com
Buying Michigan
for the Holidays
December 8, 2012
Click Here to see the Show
Angela Macke, R.N
Light of Day Organic Farm and Tea Shop
For more information:www.LightOfDayOrganics.com
231-228-7234
Nanci Jenkins, Cherry Republic
For more information:1.800.206.6949
www.cherryrepublic.com
Shelly Hartmann, The Blueberry Store
For more information: www.TheBlueberryStore.com or
The Blueberry Store, P.O. Box 195, Grand Junction, MI 49056 or 1-877-654-2400
Recipe
segment from
Michigan Centennial Farm
Cookbook order yours at:
P.O. Box 80151
Lansing, MI 48908
December 1, 2012
Farm Bill Update &
Egg Legislation
Click Here to see the Show
Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman
Senate Ag, Nutrition and Forestry Committee
For more information: www.agriculture.senate.gov or www.stabenow.senate.gov
Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman
Senate Ag, Nutrition and Forestry Committee
For more information: www.agriculture.senate.gov or www.stabenow.senate.gov
Rob Knecht, Vande Bunte Eggs
For more information: Mi Allied Poultry 616-676-5593 or http://www.eggbill.com/
November 24, 2012
Making It a Real Michigan Christmas
Learn What Tree is Best for You!
Click Here to see the Show
Bert Cregg, Mi State University
For
more information: www.mcta.org
Bert Cregg, Mi State University
For
more information: www.mcta.org
Marsha
Gray, Mi Christmas Tree Association
For
more information: www.mcta.org
November 17, 2012
Making It in Michigan Conference & Tradeshow
Click Here to see the Show
Matt Birbeck
Project Manager
High impact Venture Action Team (HI-VAT)
For more information:
MSU Product Center
Agriculture Hall
East Lansing MI 48824
517-353-1619
birbeckm@msu.edu
www.productcenter.msu.edu
The Herkner Sisters
Sue Herkner Keegstra, Judy Harmon, Lynda Herkner
For more information: www.herknersisters.com or 1-866-973-8495
Ben Tirrell, Sheep Dairy
For more information: www.micheese.com
Mike Busley, Grand Traverse Pie Company
For more information: Grand Traverse Pie Co
525 W. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
www.gtpie.com
November 10, 2012
Mi Great Lakes International
Click Here to see the Show
Doc Sullivan, Pull Official, Lansing &
Tom Brown, Teamster, Jonesville
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Jack Vanvoorst, Pull Official
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Jim Kerwin, Kerwin Percherons
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms & Jackson Fork Ranch
For
more information: www.MGLI.org or www.WindermereFarmsPercherons.com
November 3, 2012
Mi Great Lakes International
Click Here to see the Show
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Phil Deckard
For more information: Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show at www.MGLI.org
Joe Mischka, Vendor
For
more information: www.Mischka.com
Lyle Hansbarger, Cross Country Clydesdales
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
October 27, 2012
Terry Fleck, Executive Director,Center for Food Integrity
For more information: www.Foodintegrity.org or 816-556-3140
Terry Fleck, Executive Director,Center for Food Integrity
For more information: www.Foodintegrity.org or 816-556-3140
Becky Cunningham, Michigan Ag Council
Program Coordinator
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org or
becky@miagcouncil.org or 517-323-6693
October 20, 2012
Lt. Governor Brian Calley
For more information: 517-373-6800
Lt. Governor Brian Calley
For more information: 517-373-6800
Lt. Governor Brian Calley
For more information: 517-373-6800
October 13, 2012
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Todd Kalish, Lake Erie Basin Coordinator
Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Fisheries Division
For more information:
P.O. Box 30446
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-1282
kalisht@michigan.gov
Mary Kelpinski, Executive Director
Michigan Pork Producers Association
For more information:517-853-3782
or www.mipork.org
Recipe
Mary Sowers, Sportswoman & Home Cook
October 6, 2012
Stephen Shine, Manager
Pollution Prevention Section
Environmental Stewardship Division
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: 517-373-9798 or
shines@michigan.gov
Brent Rudolph
Deer and Elk Program Leader
Mi Department of Natural Resources
For more information:
Rose Lake Wildlife Research Center
8562 East Stoll Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Office: (517) 641-4903 (ext 248)
rudolphb@michigan.gov
www.michigan.gov/deer
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe
Mary Sowers, Sportswoman & Home Cook
September 29, 2012
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
For more information:
Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
www.MGLI.org
Byron Beerbower, Compliance Manager
Food and Dairy Division, Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Dev.
For more information: 517-241-0934 or
beerbowerb@michigan.gov
Denene Vincent, LeChat Gourmet
For more information:
LE CHAT GOURMET CULINARY ARTS
11874 Bunker Hwy.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
517.663.7322
www.lechatgourmet.com
Recipe
segment
Denene Vincent, LeChat Gourmet
For more information:
LE CHAT GOURMET CULINARY ARTS
11874 Bunker Hwy.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
517.663.7322
www.lechatgourmet.com
September 22, 2012
Matt Birbeck
Project Manager
High impact Venture Action Team (HI-VAT)
For more information:
MSU Product Center
Agriculture Hall
East Lansing MI 48824
517-353-1619
birbeckm@msu.edu
www.productcenter.msu.edu
Rob Knecht, Vande Bunte Eggs
For more information: Mi Allied Poultry 616-676-5593
Denene Vincent, LeChat Gourmet
For more information:
LE CHAT GOURMET CULINARY ARTS
11874 Bunker Hwy.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
517.663.7322
www.lechatgourmet.com
Recipe
segment
Denene Vincent, LeChat Gourmet
For more information:
LE CHAT GOURMET CULINARY ARTS
11874 Bunker Hwy.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
517.663.7322
www.lechatgourmet.com
September 15, 2012
Ben Kudwa, Executive Director
MI Potato Industry Committee
For more information: www.mipotato.com
Colleen Matts, MSU
For more information:
Center for Regional Food Systems
Michigan State University
480 Wilson Rd
Room 303 Natural Resources Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
517.432.0310
www.foodsystems.msu.edu
www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu
Sietsema Farms Turkey Farm Visit thanks to the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
September 8, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Dean Slater and Michael Keyes
P.K.S Heirloom Tomatoes
For more information: Deanslater41@yahoo.com
or 231-378-4117
Recipe
segment
Dean Slater and Michael Keyes
P.K.S Heirloom Tomatoes
For more information: Deanslater41@yahoo.com
or 231-378-4117
September 1, 2012
Christopher D. Johnston, Master/President
Mi State Grange
For more information: www.michiganstategrange.org
or 989-288-4546
Joyce McGarry, Extension Educator Agent
MSU Extension, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county name or Ingham County Extension Office at 517-887-4587
Marcy Bishop Kates, Owner/Manager Incu-BaKe
For more information: incu.bake@gmail.com or www.incu-bake.com or (517) 974-8944
Recipe
segment
Marcy Bishop Kates, Owner/Manager Incu-BaKe
For more information: incu.bake@gmail.com or www.incu-bake.com or (517) 974-8944
August 25, 2012
Dan Guyer, MSU Biosystems & Ag Engineering
For more information:www.chestnutgrowersinc.com
or www.rogersreserve.org or (517) 819-1043
Joyce McGarry, Extension Educator Agent
MSU Extension, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county name or Ingham County Extension Office at 517-887-4587
Dean Slater and Michael Keyes
P.K.S Heirloom Tomatoes
For more information: Deanslater41@yahoo.com
or 231-378-4117
Recipe
segment
Dean Slater and Michael Keyes
P.K.S Heirloom Tomatoes
For more information: Deanslater41@yahoo.com
or 231-378-4117
August 18 reair June 2, 2012
Dairy Month Show
Ken Nobis,
MI Milk Producers Association
For more information: www.mimilk.com
Aaron Gasper, Mi Dairy Farmer, United Dairy Industry of Mi
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
Amy Viselli, United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
Recipe
segment
Amy Viselli, United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
August 11, 2012
Pure Michigan Ag Program
Becky Cunningham, Michigan Ag Council
Program Coordinator
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org or
becky@miagcouncil.org or 517-323-6693
Laura Moser, Michigan Ag Council President
Manager of Communications, Mi Milk Producers Assn
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org
Dale Hollandsworth, the Kroger Co of Mi,
Chair of MI Grocers Assn
For more information: www.miagcoouncil.org
August 4, 2012
Ag Expo
David Williams,Soybean Farmer
Earl Collier, Soybean Farmer
Noelle Byerley, Staff
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Charles Gould, MSU Extension
For more information: http://bioenergy.msu.edu/
Mark Seamon, MSU Extension
For more information: http://bioenergy.msu.edu/ or
Mark Seamon
Michigan State University Product Center
One Tuscola Street
Suite 100
Saginaw, MI 48607
office: (989) 758-2503
&
Nick Goldsworthy, OnSite Energy
For more information: www.onsiteenergyllc.com
July 28, 2012
Ag Expo
Theresa Sisung
Corn Marketing Program of Michigan
and
Matt Van Oeveren
Kettering University
For more information: www.micorn.org
Marilyn Thelen, MSU Extension
For more information: 989-227-6454 orhttp://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/drought_resources
Michigan State FFA Officers
Abby Spickerman, Fremont
Nathan Krohn, Laker
Emily Calderone, Dansville
Max Kempf, Fremont
For more information: www.michiganffa.org
July 21, 2012
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Bob Green, Mi Bean Commission
For more information:Michigan Bean Commission
www.michiganbean.org
Dan Hill Montrose Orchards
For more information: (810) 639-6971
July 14, 2012
Eileen Gianiodis, Ag Expo
For more information: www.agexpo.msu.edu
Tamara Miller
Via Verde Farm, LLC
For more information: Blog: http://viaverdefarm.blogspot.com
Website: www.viaverdefarm.com
Email: viaverdefarm@gmail.com
Via Verde Farm, LLC
Ada, Michigan 49301
Nancy Thelen, MSU Extension
For more information: www.breakfastonthefarm.com
July 7, 2012
Dr. Kevin Frank
MSU Extension Turf Specialist
For more information: www.turf.msu.ed
Mike Beck, Uncle Johns
Farmers Market Month
For more information: www.ujcidermill.com
or (989) 224-3686
Tom Coon & Terry McLean, MSU Extension
Michigan Fresh Program
For more information: www.msue.msu.edu
or http://msue.anr.msu.edu/programs/mi_fresh/
June 30, 2012
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
Soybean Video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Ice Cream Recipe Segment:
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
June 23, 2012
Ray VanDriessche, Michigan Sugar
For more information: www.michigansugar.com
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Ice Cream Recipe Segment:
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
June 16, 2012
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Al DeVore, CEO/President, Graceland Fruit
For more information: www.gracelandfruit.com
Dan Arkema, International Marketing, Graceland Fruit
For more information: www.gracelandfruit.com
June 9, 2012
Tom Kalchik, MSU Product Center for Ag & Natural Resources
For more information: www.productcenter.msu.edu
or 517-432-8750
Janice Murphy, President, Mi Assn of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE)
For more information:
Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE)
262 Sprague Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
517-278-5367 or e-mail: mifairs@yahoo.com or
www.michiganfairs.org
Nancy Thelen, MSU Extension
For more information: www.breakfastonthefarm.com
June 2, 2012
Dairy Month Show
Ken Nobis,
MI Milk Producers Association
For more information: www.mimilk.com
Aaron Gasper, Mi Dairy Farmer, United Dairy Industry of Mi
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
Amy Viselli, United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
Recipe
segment
Amy Viselli, United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
May 26, 2012
reair
June 4, 2011
Ethanol-Focused Show
Gabe Corey, Carbon Green Bioenergy
For more information:
Carbon Green BioEnergy, LLC
7795 Saddlebag Lake Rd.
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
616-374-3601
Jeff Sandborn, Mi Corn Farmer
For more information: www.micorn.org
Lacey Dixon, American Coalition for Ethanol
For more information: www.ethanol.org
May 19, 2012
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
John Bedford
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1104 or 1-800-292-3939
May 12, 2012
Diane Smith, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Scott MacKenzie, Boyne Chamber of Commerce
For more information: information for lodging at Boyne
1-800-462-6963 or www.boynechamber.com or
231-420-0903 or www.morelfest.com
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 5, 2012
John Bakker
Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board
For more information: www.asparagus.org
Sue Bila, Mi Festivals & Events Assn
For more information: send self-addressed (65 cent stamp) stamped envelope to:
Michigan Festivals and Events Association
P.O. Box 22
Chesaning, MI 48616
or 989-845-2080 or
www.michiganfun.com
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
April 28, 2012
Chris Peterson, Director
Product Center Food-Ag-Bio, Michigan State University
For more information: www.productcenter.msu.edu or MSU Product Center
Venture Development Office
Farrall Agriculture Engineering Hall
524 S. Shaw Lane, Room 101
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-8753
Fax 517-432-8756
Gary Fortin, Event Coordinator
Summer Horse Event
CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE RAIN
May 5 Plow Day 10:30 – 4:00
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg
June 27 & 28
Horse Progress Days
Clare
Oct 18-21
Mi Great Lakes International
Michigan State University
For more information:
517-651-6217 Sleepy Hollow
989-834-1813 Gary Fortin
989-640-3290 Gary Fortin
Sue Herkner Keegstra, Herkner Sisters
For more information:www.herknersisters.com
or 1-866-973-8495
Recipe
segment
Sue Herkner Keegstra, Herkner Sisters
For more information:www.herknersisters.com
or 1-866-973-8495
April 21, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Sean Huberty, Lansing Community College
Alt Energy Engineering Technology
EcoScholars
Friday, April 27, 2012
12:00 noon -3:30 p.m.
Lansing Community College West Campus
For more information: www.lcc.edu/techcareers/ecoscholars/ or
Alternative Energy Engineering Technology
Lansing Community College
517-881-5380
Connor Hubbard, State FFA Officer
Small Animals Day-April 21, 2012
Meet at the MSU Pavilion 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
For more information: www.canr.msu.edu/canr/events/event/small_animals_day
April 14, 2012
Brad Deacon, MDARD, Emergency Management
For more information:Michigan Department of Ag & Rural Development 517-373-1104 or www.michigan.gov/mda or www.Prep4Ag Threats.org
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Linda Jones, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or www.michigan.org or 1-800-292-3939
Recipe
segment
Michele Bernreuter, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
April 7, 2012
Soybean Video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Michele Bernreuter, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Dr. Kevin Frank
MSU Extension Turf Specialist
For more information: www.turf.msu.ed
Recipe
segment
Michele Bernreuter, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
March 31, 2012
Easter Prep
Jeanne Hausler, Food & Dairy Division Communications
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-9790
Kevin Halfmann, Food Policy Specialist
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1062
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
March 24, 2012
Mallory Weber, State FFA Sentinel
For
more information: www.michiganffa.com
Richard “Cousin Don” Hobson
5th generation farmer/shepard
For more information: hickory hill farm, established 1888
cuzdon@gmail.com
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
March 17, 2012
Sheep Industry
Neil Kentner, Wynsmoor Manor
For more information: 517-676-3254
Ben Tirrell, Sheep Dairy
For more information: www.micheese.com
Laura Volkmann, Icelandic Sheep Owner
For
more information: Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Recipe
segment
Ben Tirrell, Sheep Dairy
For more information:www.micheese.com
March 10, 2012
Mark Lambert, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Mark Lambert, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
March 3, 2012
Mi Corn Growers Association Annual Meeting
Jeff Sandborn, President, Mi Corn Growers Assn
For more information: www.micorn.org
Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Virgil Robinson, Pioneer Market Analysis Manager
For more information: www.pioneer.com click on market analysis tab
February 25, 2012
ANR Week
Jerry May, Mi State University Extension educator
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
Webinar schedule:
March 9: Farming in a Changing Environment
March 16: Water-Michigan's Abundant Resource
March 23: World of Water Policy
March 30: Social Aspects of Water
April 13: Too Much Water/Not Enough Water
Register at: www.connect.msu.edu/common/help/en/support/meeting test.htm
Chuck Pistis, MSU Extension Senior Educator
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
Eileen Gianiodis, MI State University
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
Recipe: Eileen Gianiodis, MI State University
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
February 18, 2012
February is Cherry Month
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
Dr. Mark Whalon, MSU Researcher
For more information:
B-11 Center for Integrated Plant Systems
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Whalon@msu.edu
Linda Hundt
Sweetie-licious Bakery Café
For more information:
Sweetie-licious Bakery Café
108 N. Bridge Street
DeWitt, MI 48820
517-669-9300
www.sweetie-licious.com
February 11, 2012
Valentines Prep
Heather Hanover
Hanover’s Inc. Michigan Mints
For more
information: www.michiganmint.com
Bridget Behe, MSU, Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Denene Vincent, LeChat Gourmet
For more information:
LE CHAT GOURMET CULINARY ARTS
11874 Bunker Hwy.
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
517.663.7322
www.lechatgourmet.com
February 4, 2012
Dr. Scott Butts, Fowlerville Vet Clinic, Winter Pet Health Care
For more information: Fowlerville Vet Clinic
6440 W. Grand River, P.O. Box 383
Fowlerville, MI 48836 or 517-223-8812 or
www.fowlervillevet.com
Allen Krizek, Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development, Safe Food Risk Assessment
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
krizeka@michigan.gov or 517-373-9813
Cora Foley, Mi Alpaca Assn.
For more information: www.mialpaca.com or
tealwater@hughes.net
Tealwater Ranch, LLC
Vermontville, Michigan
517-726-0899
January 28, 2012
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Dr. Steven Halstead, DVM, State Veterinarian
For more information: 517-373-1077 or www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases
Ramey Lunceford, Mi FFA Foundation Exec. Dir.
&
Connor Hubbard, State FFA Officer
For
more information: www.michiganffa.com
January 21, 2012
Corn Heat
Frank Robison, The Corn Crib
For
more information: www.cornburns.com or
989-588-0711
Pat Feldpausch, Corn Farmer
For
more information:www.micorn.org/heat or
1-888-323-6601
Teresa Wood
Wood & Son’s Corn Bin, LLC
For
more information:www.woodandsonscornbin.com
or 517-655-2998
January 14, 2012
Vicki Morrone, Michigan State University
Small Farm Conference
Saturday, January 28
Grayling High School
For more information: www.smallfarmconference.com or 231-838-8093
Mark Lambert, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Brenda Reau, Michigan State University Extension, MSU Product Center
Mi Ag Commodities Educational Expo
January 26, 2012 at the Lansing Center, Lansing, MI 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. Register by calling: 517-353-3175, ext. 229 or online at http://bit.ly/MACEE
January 7, 2012
James Byrum, Mi Agri-Business Assn
For more information: www.miagbiz.org or 517-336-0223
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
-
January 13, 2012 -Cabela’s, Dundee
734-240-3170 Ext. 3182 msue58@msu.eduJanuary 16, 2012 -Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth 989-758-2500 msue73@msu.edu
February 2, 2012 -Van Buren ISD Conference Center, Lawrence 269-657-8213 or msue80@msu.edu
February 3, 2012 Sanilac Career Center Peck
810-648-2515 msue76@msu.edu
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Mark Lambert, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
December 31, 2011
Rachel and Brett
Join the Show to Celebrate the Holiday
Ralph Kridner, Uncle John’s Cider Mill
For more information:www.ujcidermill.com or
989-224-3686
Brett & Rachel Newsom, Great Holiday Soy Drinks
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For
more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu or
517-355-7531
December 24, 2011
Rachel and Brett
Join the Show to Celebrate the Holiday
Linda Jones, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Brett & Rachel Newsom, Great Homemade Gifts
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
Bridget Behe, MSU Professor of Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
December 17, 2011
Mi Gifts
Brittney Hoszkiw,
Organization Specialist
MSHDA MI Main Street Center
For more information:www.Michiganfun.com or www.MichiganMainStreetCenter.org
Jim Robinette
Robinettes Apple Haus & Winery
For more information:Robinettes Apple Haus & Winery
www.robinettes.com or 616-361-7180
Carol Davis, Owner
MaMa C's Gourmet Finishing Sauce
For more information: 517-641-6541
Recipe
segment
Michele Bernreuter, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
December 10, 2011
Mi Gifts
Lisa Hawley, Cherry Republic
For more information:1.800.206.6949 x2235
www.cherryrepublic.com
Michele Bernreuter, Mi Soybean Promotion Commitee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Shelly Hartmann, The Blueberry Store
For more information: www.TheBlueberryStore.com or
The Blueberry Store, P.O. Box 195, Grand Junction, MI 49056 or 1-877-654-2400
Recipe
segment
Michele Bernreuter, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
December 3, 2011
Mi Gifts
Bridget Patrick, Mi Wool Gifts and Fiber Animals
For
more informationHappy Goat Lucky Ewe Fiber Farm and The Michigan Yarn Company
517-927-9368
Dennis Fulbright, Michigan Chestnuts
For
more information: www.chestnutgrowersinc.com
or 1-800-667-6704
Travis Fritts, Detroit Brewing Company
For more information: www.MichiganBrewersGuild.org
November 26, 2011
Marsha
Gray, Mi Christmas Tree Association
For
more information: www.mcta.org
Jim Tuinier, Post Gardens
For more information: Post Gardens at 269-963-1519
or Michigan Floriculture Growers Council
www.mifgc.org
Marsha
Gray, Mi Christmas Tree Association
For
more information: www.mcta.org
November 19, 2011
Joyce McGarry, Extension Educator Agent
MSU Extension, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county name or Ingham County Extension Office at 517-887-4587
Lee
Arend, Arend Tree Farm
For more information:
(734) 475-7584 or www.arendtreefarms.com
Lee
Arend, Arend Tree Farm
For more information:
(734) 475-7584 or www.arendtreefarms.com
November 12, 2011
Making it in Michigan Conference
Chris Peterson, MSU Product Center, Director
For more information: MSU Product Center
101 Farrall Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-8753 or Fax 517-432-8756 or
www.productcenter.msu.edu or www.makingitinmichigan.msu.edu
Mike Freestone, Good Life Granola
For
more information: www.goodlifegranola.com
or 616-392-3888
John Spillson, Spillson’s LTD
For
more information: www.spillsonsricepudding.com
Alex Fink, Simpatico
For
more information: www.drinknicecoffee.com or 616-953-0534
Lisa Bee
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
For
more information: www.SweetwatersCafe.com or
Facebook.com/Sweetwaters
734-769-2331
Walter Shwayder, Walter’s Wow
For
more information: Walter@walterswow.com or
www.linkedin.com/in/waltershwayder
Miriam Brown, Belledine’s Barbecue Sauce
For
more information: www.belledines.com or
or 585-859-3831
November 5, 2011
Mi Ag Environmental Assurance Program
Keith Creagh,Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development Director
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1104
Tom Coon, Extension Director
For more information: www.msue.msu.edu
Tom Wert, Shiawassee Conservation District
For more information: www.maeap.org or Shiawassee Conservation District at: www.shiawasseeccd.org
Larry Lee, Lee Farms
1,000th MAEAP Verification
For more information:www.maeap.org
October 29, 2011
Mi Great Lakes International Taping
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Randy Dodge, Horse Puller
For more information: www.MGLI.org
Sandy Southwell, Mule Teamster, Skye Blue Stables
For
more information: www.MGLI.org or skyebluestables@yahoo.com
Cara Robison, MSU Draft Horse Coordinator
For
more information: www.MGLI.org or Oconn107@msu.edu
October 22, 2011
Mi Great Lakes International Taping
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
The Wilcox Family, Grey Thunder Percherons
For
more information: www.MGLI.org or dbjvet@aol.com
Jimmy Pareo, Pareo Farm
For more information:
www.MGLI.org
Cara Robison, MSU Draft Horse Coordinator
For
more information: www.MGLI.org or Oconn107@msu.edu
October 15, 2011
Sam Hines,
Mi Pork Producers Association
For
more information: www.mipork.org
Beth Westemeyer, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc
For more information: www.zfsinc.com or www.zoyeoil.com/contest
Zoye is available at Meijer, D&W or Family Fare
Precision Pork Operation-video tour thanks to the Mi Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe
segment
Beth Westemeyer, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc
For more information: www.zfsinc.com or www.zoyeoil.com/contest
Zoye is available at Meijer, D&W or Family Fare
October 8, 2011
Neil Kentner, Wynsmoor Manor
For more information: 517-676-3254
Ben Tirrell, Sheep Dairy
For more information: www.micheese.com
Laura Volkmann, Icelandic Sheep Owner
For
more information: Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Recipe
segment
Ben Tirrell, Sheep Dairy
For more information:www.micheese.com
October 1, 2011
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Denise Donohue, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Bob Green, Mi Bean Commission
For more information:Michigan Bean Commission
www.michiganbean.org
September 24, 2011
Jan Motz, Citizens, LLC
For more information: 1-800-858-3738
Seitsema Farms video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Commitee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe
segment
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
September 17, 2011
Dr. Kevin Frank
MSU Extension Turf Specialist
For more information: www.turf.msu.ed
Lindale Farms Beef Cattle Operation
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Bridget Behe, MSU Professor of Horticulture,
Easter Lily Care and Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
September 10, 2011
Tom Coon, Extension Director
For more information: www.msue.msu.edu
Julie Chapin, MSU Extension
For more information: www.msue.msu.edu
Dale Rozeboom, MSU Extension
For more information: www.msue.msu.edu
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
September 3, 2011
Tom Tederington, Food Policy Specialist
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1104
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
Jennifer Rhodes, Michigan Soybean Festival
For more information: 517-223-8186 or find Michigan Soybean Festival on facebook
Gretchen Hofing
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
August 27, 2011
Ben Kudwa, Executive Director
MI Potato Industry Committee
For more information: 517-669-8377 or www.mipotato.com
Kent Wood
Legislative Affairs Manager
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
For more information: www.mucc.org or 517-346-6462
Brian Rowe, MDA
Pesticide Section Manager
For more information: www.imprelis-facts.com
or 866-796-4783
August 20, 2011
Dr. Mark Whalon, MSU Researcher
For more information:
B-11 Center for Integrated Plant Systems
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Whalon@msu.edu
Joyce McGarry, Extension Educator Agent
MSU Extension, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county name or Ingham County Extension Office at 517-887-4587
Precision Pork Operation-video tour thanks to the Mi Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe Segment: Angela Hankins of Portland
August 13, 2011
Denise Donohue, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Dan Hill Montrose Orchards
For more information: (810) 639-6971
Dr. Mark Whalon, MSU Researcher
For more information:
B-11 Center for Integrated Plant Systems
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Whalon@msu.edu
August 6, 2011
reair July 31, 2010
Ag Expo
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Commitee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Mark Kies, Allen, Michigan, Farmer
For more information: www.micorn.org or
1-888-323-6601
Jeff Doerr, National Education Center for Ag Safety
For more information: 1-888-844-6322 or www.necasag.org
Jan Wilford, Mi Ag Environmental Assurance Program
For more information: www.maeap.org
Jeanne Weaver, Stock Dog Trainer
For more information: weaver3@tds.net
July 30, 2011
Ag Expo
Eileen Gianiodis, Ag Expo
For more information: www.agexpo.msu.edu
Jan Wilford, Mi Ag Environmental Assurance Program
For more information: www.maeap.org
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Jim Tuinier, Mi Floriculture Growers Council, President
For more information: www.mifgc.org
Jamie Wilson, Michigan Corn Growers Association and Corn Marketing Program of Michigan
For more information: www.micorn.org or 517-668-2676
July 23, 2011
Dr. Steven Halstead, DVM, State Veterinarian
For more information: 517-373-1077 or www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases
Swan Creek Farms video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Steve Tennes, Co-Owner, The Country Mill
For more information: The Country Mill at 517-543-1019 or www.countrymill.com or www.michiganfarmfun.com
July 16, 2011
Ag Expo Preview
July 19-21, 2011
Eileen Gianiodis, Ag Expo
For more information: www.agexpo.msu.edu
Karen Waite
MSU Equine Extension Specialist
For more information: kwaite@msu.edu or www.agexpo.msu.edu
Tim Boring, Ag Expo
Demonstration, Educational Sessions & Site Coordinator
For more information: www.agexpo.msu.edu
Recipe
segment
Eileen Gianiodis, Ag Expo
For more information: www.agexpo.msu.edu or for more information on the MSU Dairy Store
www.dairystore.msu.edu or 517-355-8466
July 9, 2011
Karen Waite
MSU Equine Extension Specialist
Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse
July 20-24
For more information: kwaite@msu.edu or www.mackinacislandfestivalofthehorse.com
Seitsema Farms video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Travis Fritts
Detroit Brewing Company
For more information: www.MichiganBrewersGuild.org
July 2, 2011
Ag Exports
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Dick Bogard, Cherry Central Cooperative,
Ag Exporter of the Year
For more information:
Cherry Central Cooperative
P.O. Box 988
Traverse City, MI 49685
www.cherrycentral.com
dbogard@cherrycentral.com
231-946-1860
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
June 25, 2011
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Green Fairs:
Chippewa County Fair, August 28 — September 5
Clinton County 4-H & Youth Fair, August 1 — 4
Hillsdale County Agricultural Society Fair, September 25 — October 1
Oakland County Fair, July 12 — 17
Ogemaw County Fair, August 14 — 20
Wayne County Fair, August 8 — 13
EJ Brown, Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE)
For more information: MAFE, PO Box 127, Munger MI 48747-0127 or 989-450-5942 or mifairs@yahoo.com or www.michiganfairs.org
Christina Huhn
Huhn Strawberry Farm
For more information: info@huhnstrawberryfarm.com
or 517-930-4333
Recipe
segment
Christina Huhn
Huhn Strawberry Farm
For more information: info@huhnstrawberryfarm.com
or 517-930-4333
June 18, 2011
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Nancy Thelen, Breakfast on the Farm Programs
For more information: www.breakfastonthefarm.com
Laura Wilson, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe
segment
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Committe
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
June 11, 2011
June is Dairy Month
Ken Nobis,
MI Milk Producers Association
For more information: www.mimilk.com
Karen Giles-Smith
United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
Reid Dairy Farm video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe
segment
Karen Giles-Smith
United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
June 4, 2011
Ethanol
Gabe Corey, Carbon Green Bioenergy
For more information:
Carbon Green BioEnergy, LLC
7795 Saddlebag Lake Rd.
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
616-374-3601
Jeff Sandborn, Mi Corn Farmer
For more information: www.micorn.org
Lacey Dixon, American Coalition for Ethanol
For more information: www.ethanol.org
May 28, 2011
May is Beef Month
Ron Harvey, Harvey’s Farm
For more information: Harvey’s Farm 517-767-3408
harveysfarm@gmail.com
harveysUpick
Face book Harvey’s Farm
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
Rick Boesen, Coordinator / Owner
Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
June
11
10 AM to 5 PM
Turkeyville USA
18935 15-1/2 Mile Road
Marshall, MI
For
more information: Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 21, 2011
May is Beef Month
Tom Tederington, Food Policy Specialist
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1104
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
John Bakker
Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board
For more information: www.asparagus.org
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 14, 2011
May is Beef Month
John Bedford
Mi Dept of Ag & Rural Development
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1104
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
Sue Bila, Mi Festivals & Events Assn
For more information: send self-addressed (64 cent stamp) stamped envelope to:
Michigan Festivals and Events Association
P.O. Box 22
Chesaning, MI 48616
or 989-845-2080 or
www.michiganfun.com
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 7, 2011
Celebrating Mother's Day w. Rachel
Abigail Eaton, MDARD,
Michigan Clean Sweep Program Manager
For
more information: www.michigan.gov/cleansweep
Precision Pork Operation-video tour thanks to the Mi Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Brett & Rachel Newsom, Great Mother's Day Gifts
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
April 30, 2011
Gary
Fortin, Draft Horse Plow Day Coordinator
Horse Events
Summer Horse Events
May 7 Plow Day 10:30 – 4:00
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg
May 14 & 15 Horse Driving Basics Class
Devries Nature Conservancy, Owosso
July 8-10 Wagon Train
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg
Oct 13-16
Mi Great Lakes International
Michigan State University
For more information:
517-651-6217 Sleepy Hollow
989-834-1813 Gary Fortin
989-640-3290 Gary Fortin
Dr. Kevin Frank
MSU Extension Turf Specialist
For more information: www.turf.msu.edu
Bridget Behe, MSU Professor of Horticulture,
Easter Lily Care and Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
April 23, 2011
Lindale Farms Beef Cattle Operation
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Melissa Hornaday, 4 Seasons Produce Coop
For more information: 313-525-2372 or www.4seasonsproducecoop.org
4seasonsproducecoop@gmail.com
Bridget Behe, MSU Professor of Horticulture,
Easter Lily Care and Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
April 16, 2011
Scott MacKenzie, Chefs Challenge Committee
Chefs Challenge
April 29-30
Boyne Mountain Resort
Boyne Falls Civic Center
For more information: 231-420-0903 or www.chefs-challenge.com or information for lodging at Boyne 1-800-462-6963 or www.boynechamber.com
Byron Beerbower, Compliance Manager
Food and Dairy Division, MI Dept of Ag & Rural Dev.
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mdard or
517-241-0934 or beerbowerb@michigan.gov
Bridget Behe, MSU Professor of Horticulture,
Easter Lily Care and Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
April 9, 2011
Mike DiBernardo, Mi Dept of Ag
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-373-1104
Swan Creek Farms video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Karel
Bush, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
April 2, 2011
Jane Bush
Business Development Specialist
Food System Economic Partnership
For more information: www.fsepmichigan.org or 517-231-2240 or www.4seasonsproducecoop.org
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Month
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
Bob Underwood, CherryFlex
For more information: 1-877-591-3101 or
www.cherryflex.com
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
March 26, 2011
Sam Hines,
Mi Pork Producers Association
For
more information: www.mipork.org
Reid Dairy Farm video
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Mark Elzinga, Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses
For more information:
Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses, LLC
906 E. Centre Street
Portage, MI 49002
269-327-5144
March 19, 2011
Val Vail Shirey, Mi Farm Market & Agri-Tourism Association
For more information: www.michiganfarmfun.com or 1-866-964-3628
Holly Whetstone, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Lois Spruytte, Mi Apple Pie Contest Winner
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
March 12, 2011
Linda Jones
Office of Agriculture Development, MDA
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mdamarketingguide
or 1-800-292-3939
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
Angelo Oricchio, CEO
Paramount Coffee
For more information: www.paramountcoffee.com
March 5, 2011
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Dan Meeuwsen, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc
For more information: www.zfsinc.com
Garry Niemeyer, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
February 26, 2011
ANR Week
Bill
Knudson, MSU Product Center
Michigan State University Product Center
For more information: 517-432-8750 or www.productcenter.msu.edu or knudsonw@msu.edu
Vera Wiltse
Michigan Barn Preservation Network
MSU Extension Educator
For more information: 989-465-1216
or vera@wiltse.com
Maggie Smith
Michigan Farm Market Managers Assn.
For more information:Mi Farmers Market Association
517-432-3381 or www.mifma.org
Recipe: Eileen Gianiodis, MI State University
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu or www.miherb.org
February 19, 2011
Energy Show
Garry Niemeyer, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Tom Burgess, efarms
For more information: www.efarms-us.com
or info@efarms-us.com
Sean Huberty, Lansing Community College
For more information: Alternative Energy Engineering Technology at Lansing Community College
517-881-5380
February 12, 2011
Valentines Prep
Nancy Nyquist, Mi Dept of Ag
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
1-800-292-3939
Karel
Bush, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Bridget Behe, Flower Care and Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
February 5, 2011
Jeff Leipprandt, Account Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred
For more information: www.pioneer.com
Bruce Sutherland, Michigan Ag Commodities
For more information: www.michag.com
Garry Niemeyer, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
January 29, 2011
Corn Heat
Frank Robison, The Corn Crib
For
more information: www.cornburns.com or
989-588-0711
Pat Feldpausch, Corn Farmer
For
more information:www.micorn.org/heat or
1-888-323-6601
Teresa Wood
Wood & Son’s Corn Bin, LLC
For
more information:www.woodandsonscornbin.com
or 517-655-2998
January 22, 2011
Joyce
McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham Co
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
Jane Marshall, Food Bank Council of Michigan
For more information: www.feedmichigan.org or
www.fbcmich.org or
1-800-552-4483
Jan Wilford, Mi Ag Environmental Assurance Program
For more information: www.maeap.org
January 15, 2011
Jeff Haarer, Mi Dept of Ag
For
more information: Michigan Department of Agriculture 1-800-292-3939 or www.michigan.gov/mda
Dominic Perrone, Mi Dept of Ag
For
more information: Michigan Department of Agriculture 1-800-292-3939 or www.michigan.gov/mda
Lynn Murray, Senior Manager, Dry Bean Procurement, Bush Brothers & Co
For
more information: www.bushbeans.com
January 8, 2011
Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
- January 17, 2011 – Ubly Heights Country Club, Ubly Contact: Bob Battle, Huron County MSUE – (989) 269-9949
- February 2, 2011 – Comfort Inn, PlainwellContact: Dan Rajzer, Cass County MSUE – (269) 445-4438
- February 3, 2011 – Dearth Community Center, Coldwater contact: Mike Metzger, Branch County MSUE – (517) 279-4311
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
January 1, 2011
Dr. Jeffrey A. Andresen
MSU Department of Geography
For
more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu or
517-355-7531
Brett Newsom & Rachel Newsom, Viewer Recipes for the Holidays
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
December 25, 2010
Michigan Holiday Gifts
Marsha
Gray, Mi Christmas Tree Association
For
more information: www.mcta.org
Brett Newsom & Rachel Newsom, Last Minute Gifts
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
Brett Newsom & Rachel Newsom, Viewer Recipes for the Holidays
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
December 18, 2010
Michigan Holiday Gifts
Jennifer Holton, Mi Dept of Ag, Giving Michigan
Jennifer Holton, Mi Dept of Ag
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
1-800-292-3939
Gretchen Hofing
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
Bridget Behe, Poinsetta Care and Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
December 11, 2010
Michigan Holiday Gifts
Sheila Rae Olauson, Bizzy Lizzy Bakery
For
more information: www.BizzyLizzyBakery.com or 517-610-1467
Noelle Byerley
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
Melinda Shine, Melinda’s Attic
For
more information: Swan Creek Candle Factory
at 517-625-8992 or 517-290-0194 orlittlebluestemgreenhouse@gmail.com
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
December 4, 2010
Michigan Holiday Gifts
Holly Whetstone, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
Laura Volkmann
For
more information: Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
November 27, 2010
Michigan Holiday Gifts
Tina Menzie, Future Oxygen Cards
For
more information: www.futureoxygen.com
Debbie & Bob Bentley, Born Again Jewelry
For
more information: 989-743-4388
Martha Cobb-Coates
President, Centennial Farm Association
For
more info: www.michigancentennialfarm.org
November 20, 2010
Christmas Tree Selection
Marsha
Gray, Mi Christmas Tree Association
For
more information: www.mcta.org
Lee
Arend, Arend Tree Farm
For more information:
(734) 475-7584 or www.arendtreefarms.com
Lee
Arend, Arend Tree Farm
For more information:
(734) 475-7584 or www.arendtreefarms.com
November 13, 2010
Making it in Michigan Conference
Chris Peterson, MSU Product Center, Director
For more information: MSU Product Center
101 Farrall Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-8753 or Fax 517-432-8756 or
www.productcenter.msu.edu or www.makingitinmichigan.msu.edu
Sherri Dennett,
Dennett’s Gluten Free Creations
For
more information: www.dennettsglutenfree.com
or 231-269-3347
Yvonne Petterson & Nancy Metzger
Brittanies' Thyme
For
more information: www.BrittaniesThyme.com
Marcia & Gary Wittig
Square One Foods Inc, BolaJoe
For
more information:
Square One Foods Inc.
PO Box 189
Acme, MI 49610
or 231-631-6475
November 6, 2010
Making it in Michigan Conference
Matt Birbeck, MSU Product Center
Making it in Michigan Conference, October 26
For more information: MSU Product Center
101 Farrall Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-8753 or Fax 517-432-8756 or birbeckm@msu.edu or
www.productcenter.msu.edu or www.makingitinmichigan.msu.edu
Derryl Reed, Smokin’ Joe Products
For
more information: www.smokinjoeproducts.com or
586-214-5557
Monica Jahnke, Muschie's Baked Goods
For
more information: www.Muschiesbakedgoods.com
or 248-652-4895
Wendy Achatz
Achatz Handmade Pie Co
For
more information: www.achatzpies.com
October 30, 2010
Mi Great Lakes International Taping
Shannon Cobbs, Grandview Clydesdales
For more information: www.grandviewclydesdales.com
Bob Schrock, Shipshewana Harness & Supplies
For more information: 260-768-7254 or harness@shipshewanaharness.com or www.shipshewanaharness.com
Mike Loveland, Heritage Hill Farm
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
October 23, 2010
Mi Great Lakes International Taping
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Dean Woodbury, Blue Ribbon
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Cara Robison, MSU Draft Horse Coordinator
For
more information: www.MGLI.org or Oconn107@msu.edu
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
October 16, 2010
Ben Kudwa, Michigan Carrot Industry Committee
For more information: 517-669-8377
Dave Lorenz, Travel Michigan
For more information: www.michigan.org or
1-888-783-GREAT
Mary Kelpinski, Mi Pork Producers Assn
For more information: 517-699-2145
or www.mipork.org
October 9, 2010
Ben Kudwa, MI Potato Industry Commission
For more
information: www.mipotato.com
Tami Shaw, Shawhaven Farm
For more
information:www.shawhavenhauntedfarm.com
Bridget
Behe, Plant Care & Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
October 2, 2010
Aaron Rice, President
Mi Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
October 14-17
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Rick Boesen, Coordinator / Owner
Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
October 2-3
10 AM to 5 PM
Turkeyville USA
18935 15-1/2 Mile Road
Marshall, MI
For
more information: Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Holly Whetstone, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Holly Whetstone, MI Apple Committee, Recipe
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
September 25, 2010
Keith Hein, The Demmer Shooting Sports Education & Training Center
For more information: The Demmer Shooting Sports Education & Training Center
3365 E. Jolly Rd.
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 884-0552 or (517) 884-0551 fax or www.demmercenter.msu.edu
Matt Birbeck, MSU Product Center
Making it in Michigan, October 26
For more information: MSU Product Center
101 Farrall Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-8753 or Fax 517-432-8756 or birbeckm@msu.edu or
www.productcenter.msu.edu or www.makingitinmichigan.msu.edu
Bob Green, Mi Bean Commission
For more information:Michigan Bean Commission
www.michiganbean.org
September 18, 2010
Rebecca
Park, Michigan Farm Bureau
For more
information: www.michfb.com
Darrin
Karcher, Mi State University
For more information: dkarcher@msu.edu
Bob Green,
MI Bean Commission
For more information: www.michiganbean.org
September 11, 2010
Jennifer Holton, Mi Dept of Ag
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
1-800-292-3939
Joyce
McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham Co
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
Dr. Kevin Frank
MSU Extension Turf Specialist
For more information: www.turf.msu.edu
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
September 4, 2010
Dan Hill Montrose Orchards
For more information: (810) 639-6971
Gretchen Hofing
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
Dan Hill Montrose Orchards
For more information: (810) 639-6971
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
August 28, 2010
Denise Donohue, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
Bayside Livestock
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
August 21, 2010
Dr. Steven Halstead, DVM, State Veterinarian
For more information: 517-373-1077 or www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases
John Hooper, Lansing City Market Manager
For more information: www.lansingcitymarket.com
or (517) 483-7460
Bert Cregg
Associate Professor of Horticulture and Forestry
For more info: www.ipmnews.msu.edu/landscape
August 14, 2010
Doug Westendorp, MOO-ville creamery
For more information: www.moo-ville.com or
269-838-8017
Vande Bunte Eggs
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Suanne Shoemaker & Sarah Stoddard
Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm
For more information:www.dunnebackfarm.com or
(616) 784-0058
August 7, 2010
Jack Knorek, MDA
Michigan Water Stewardship Program
For more information: 517-335-6529 or www.michigan.gov/waterstewardship
Sonja Skerbeck
Skerbeck Carnival and the UP State Fair
For more information: www.upstatefair.org or (906) 786-4011
Cheney Farms
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
July 31, 2010
Ag Expo
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Commitee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Mark Kies, Allen, Michigan, Farmer
For more information: www.micorn.org or
1-888-323-6601
Jeff Doerr, National Education Center for Ag Safety
For more information: 1-888-844-6322 or www.necasag.org
Jan Wilford, Mi Ag Environmental Assurance Program
For more information: www.maeap.org
Jeanne Weaver, Stock Dog Trainer
For more information: weaver3@tds.net
July 24, 2010
Ag on the Farm
Walcott Farms, Turkey Producers
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Crandall Farms, Dairy Producers
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
TJ Casey
Singer/Songwriter/Humorist
For more information: www.tjcasey.net
July 17, 2010
Ag Expo Preview
July 20-22
Tim Boring, Ag Expo
Demonstration, Educational Sessions & Site Coordinator
For more information:1-800-366-7055 or www.agexpo.msu.edu
Mike Everett, Michigan State University
For more information:1-800-366-7055 or www.agexpo.msu.edu
Jessica Albright
Project Coordinator, 4-H Children’s Garden
For more information: 1-800-366-7055 or www.agexpo.msu.edu
John Partridge
Assoc. Professor, Dept of Food Science & Human Nutrition
For more information: www.agexpo.msu.edu or the MSU Dairy Store at: www.dairystore.msu.edu or 517-355-8466
July 10, 2010
New Show-Ag Exports
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or
517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Cliff Meeuwsen, Zeeland Farm Services, Ag Exporter of the Year
For more information: www.zfsinc.com
Bob Green,
MI Bean Commission
For more information: www.michiganbean.org
July 3 reair from March
6, 2010
Michigan Corn Growers Association
Annual Meeting
Bart Schott, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Jerry Gulke, President, Gulke Group
For more information: www.gulkegroup.com
or 312-896-2090
Kip Cullers, Missouri Farmer
For more information: www.pioneer.com
June 26 reair from March 13, 2010
Mike DiBernardo, Mi Dept of Ag
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or 517-373-1104
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or 517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Bart Schott, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
June 19 reair from February 13, 2010
Jeff
Hughes, Brownwood Farms
For more information: 1-888-772-9444 or
brownwoodfarms@chartermi.com or
www.brownwoodfarms.com
Joe & Kathy Sansonetti
Sansonetti Gourmet Foods
For more information: www.sansonettifoods.com or
kathy@sansonettifoods.com or
Sansonetti Gourmet Food
Holly, Michigan
810-714-6030
Mary Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
Ice Cream Recipe Segment:
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
June 12 reair
from May
30, 2010
Pet Show
Jamie
McAloon-Lampman, Ingham County Animal Control Director
For more information:517-676-8370 or www.ingham.org/ac
Amber
Sitko, President, All About Animals Rescue
For more information: www.allaboutanimalsrescue.org
or Spay Michigan at 1-888-5-SPAYHELP or 1-888-577-2943
Dr. Valerie
A. Chadwick, MSU, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
For more information: 517-353-5420 or chadwic8@cvm.msu.edu
Recipe segment for Banana Dog Treats with Brett Newsom
June 5, 2010 reair
from June 27, 2009
Agriculture & Agbusiness
The late Rep. Mike Simpson, Chair, House Ag Committee
Howdy Holmes, President Chelsea Milling/JiffyFor more information: www.jiffymix.com
Beck
DeYoung, DeYoungs Fore Seasons
For more information:
DeYoung's Fore Seasons
13501 Austin Court
Hartland, MI 48353
or www.deyoungsforeseasons.com
or Becky@DeYoungsForeSeasons.com
May 29 Reair
from February
21, 2010 on Ethanol
Dr. Robert
Zubrin, Author of Energy Victory
For more information: www.energyvictory.net
Darrin
Ihnen, First President, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
May 22, 2010
Dan Bulkowski,
MSU Spring Pruning
For more information: bulkows1@msu.edu or 517-355-5191 x328
Ed Baker,
Earthy Delights, Mushrooms & Mushrooming
For more information: 1-800-367-4709 or www.earthy.com
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 15, 2010
Ron Calhoun,
MSU Turfgrass-Spring Lawncare
For more information: calhoun@msu.edu or www.turf.msu.edu or 517-355-0271
ext 1139
Chuck
McKay, McKay's Compost Farm
For more information: 810-655-8022 or mckayscompostfarm.com
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 8, 2010 Mother's Day Show
Bridget
Behe, Plant Care & Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Brett
Newsom, Homemade & Inexpensive Gifts
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
May 1, 2010 reair December
12
Michigan Christmas Gift Selection
Karel
Bush, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Bridget
Behe, Winter Plant Care
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Phyllis
Taylor, Cherry Republic
For more information: 1.800.206.6949 x2235
www.cherryrepublic.com
April 24, 2010 reair of October
31
Mi Great Lakes International Event Coverage
Aaron
Rice, President
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Neal
O'Bryant, O'Bryant's Pride & Joy
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Ross
Honsberger, Bellevue Percherons
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Blake
Griffin, BJG Rustic Acres
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
April 17, 2010 reair of October
24
Mi Great Lakes International Event Coverage
Aaron
Rice, President
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Dr.
Michael Stone, Oak Haven
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Cheri
Moleski, Armageddon Clydesdales
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
April 10, 2010 Reair of November
28
Michigan Christmas Gift Selection
Debbie
Groat, Saverine Creek Heirloom Jewelry
For
more information: www.saverinecreek.com
or 989-879-1026
Debbie
Groat, Saverine Creek Heirloom Jewelry
For more
information: www.saverinecreek.com
or 989-879-1026
Cecil
Darnell, local writer & photographer
For more information:
517-676-1553 or
cecildarnell@aol.com or
Cecil Darnell
999 W. Dansville Road
Mason, MI 48854
April
3, 2010
Preparing for Easter
Bridget
Behe, MSU Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com
Darrin
Karcher, Mi State University
For more information: dkarcher@msu.edu
Joyce
McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
March 27, 2010
Jack Knorek, MDA
Michigan Water Stewardship Program
For more information: 517-335-6529 or www.michigan.gov/waterstewardship
April Hunt, MDA
Feed and Fertilizer Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda-feed or 517-241-2979
TJ Casey
Singer/Songwriter/Humorist
For more information: www.tjcasey.net
Recipe: Kim Landhuis, J.D.
2010 MI Apple Pie Contest Winner, Cream Cheese Apple Pie with Oatmeal Pecan Streusel Topping
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
March 20, 2010
Gary
Fortin, Draft Horse Plow Day Coordinator
Horse Events
For more information:
517-651-6217 Sleepy Hollow
989-834-1813 Gary Fortin
989-640-3290 Gary Fortin
Karel
Bush, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Gretchen Hofing, Importance of Soy in Your Diet & Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
March 13, 2010
Ag Importance
Mike DiBernardo, Mi Dept of Ag
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or 517-373-1104
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or 517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Bart Schott, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Gretchen Hofing, Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
March 6, 2010
Bart Schott, First Vice President
National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
Jerry Gulke, President, Gulke Group
For more information: www.gulkegroup.com
or 312-896-2090
Kip Cullers, Missouri Farmer
For more information: www.pioneer.com
February
27, 2010
ANR Week
Allen Deming
Quiet Water Symposium member
Quiet Water Symposium, Saturday, March 6, 2010 For more information: www.quietwatersymposium.org
or rival51@gmail.com
Carol Swinehart, MI State University
"The Great Lakes: Learning from the Past, Looking Towards the Future,"
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
Becky Henne, MI State University Extension
CHOICES Collaboration – There’s Room at the Table
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu
Recipe: Eileen Gianiodis, MI State University
For more information: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu or www.miherb.org
February
20, 2010
National Cherry Month
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
Angela Sayler,National Cherry Queen
For more information:
National Cherry Festival
250 E. Front Street, Suite 301
Traverse City, MI 49684
1-800-968-3380
www.cherryfestival.org
Linda Hundt, Sweetie-licious Bakery Café
For more information: www.sweetie-licious.com or
517-669-9300 or 108 N. Bridge Street, DeWitt, MI 48820
February
13, 2010
Michigan Ag & Business
Jeff
Hughes, Brownwood Farms
For more information: 1-888-772-9444 or
brownwoodfarms@chartermi.com or
www.brownwoodfarms.com
Joe & Kathy Sansonetti
Sansonetti Gourmet Foods
For more information: www.sansonettifoods.com or
kathy@sansonettifoods.com or
Sansonetti Gourmet Food
Holly, Michigan
810-714-6030
Mary Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
Ice Cream Recipe Segment:
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
February
6, 2010
Valentine's Prep
Kirsten Borgstrom, Travel Michigan Gift Packages
For more
information: Travel Michigan / MEDC
300 N Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48913
www.michigan.org
Bridget Behe, Flower Care & Selection
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu or to find a certified florist: www.michiganfloral.org
Jeanne Hausler, Mi Gift Baskets, Mi Dept of Agriculture
For more
information: 517-373-1052 or
www.michigan.gov/mda
Ice Cream Recipe Segment:
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
January
30, 2010
Ag Economics
Bill
Knudson, MSU Product Center
Michigan State University Product Center
For more information: 517-432-8750 or www.productcenter.msu.edu or knudsonw@msu.edu
Val Vail Shirey, Ecnomics of the Horse Industry and the Plans for a Horse Park
For more information:517-372-1500 or www.miequine.com
Tom Smith, MSU, Retraining War Vets for ag jobs
For more information: smitht48@msu.edu
January
23, 2010
Corn Heat
Frank Robison, The Corn Crib, Corn Heating Units
For more information: www.cornburns.com
or 989-588-0711
Mark Seamon, MSU Product Center, Economics
For more information: 989-758-2500 ext 203
Teresa Wood, Wood & Sons Corn Bin, What Consumers Need to Know
For more information: 517-655-2998 or www.woodandsonscornbin.com
January 16, 2010
Toril Fisher, Food Bank Council of Michigan
For more information: www.feedmichigan.org or
www.fbcmich.org or
1-800-552-4483
Annie Link, MI Dairy Farmer
For more information: www.farmersfeedus.org
Gretchen Hofing, Importance of Soy in Your Diet & Recipe
segment
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
January 9, 2010
Keith Reinholt, Mi Soybean Promotion Committee, Upcoming Corn & Soy Research Meetings
- Jan 15 – Sanilac County Career Center, Sanilac County, Martin Nagelkirk, (989) 648-2515
- Feb 1 – Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center, Frankenmuth, Emily Sneller, (989) 758-2500
- Feb 3 – Pinnacle Center, West Olive, (616) 994-4580
- Feb 4 – Van Buren County Extension, Paw Paw, (269) 657-8213
- Feb 5 – Kelly’s Venture Inn, Roger City, John Pullis, (989) 734-2168
- Feb 15 – Haynes Farm, 474 S. Onondaga Road, Mason, Dan Hudson, (517) 676-7207
- Feb 18 – Cabela’s, Dundee, Ned Birkey, (734) 240-3170
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Lucy Hartlove, Small Farms Annual Conference
Northern MI
Small Farm Conference
January 30
For more information: www.msue.msu.edu/antrim and follow the link or 231-533-8818 or moorest@msu.edu
Holly Whetstone, Mi Apple Committee Annual Pie Contest
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
January
2, 2010
New Year Preparation
Jeff
Andresen, State Climatologist
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Connie Costner, Program Leader, Family Economics & Consumerism
For more information:Children, Youth, Families & Community, 160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 or 517-432-5620
Joyce McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham Co.
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
December 26, 2009 Ethanol
Dr. Robert
Zubrin, Author of Energy Victory
For more information: www.energyvictory.net
Darrin
Ihnen, First President, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
December 19,
2009
Michigan
Christmas Gift Selection
Brett
Newsom, Homemade Holiday Treats & Inexpensive Holiday Gifts
For
more information: cwbyboot@earthlink.net
Bridget
Behe, Winter Plant Care
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
December
12, 2009
Michigan Christmas Gift Selection
Karel
Bush, Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Bridget
Behe, Winter Plant Care
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Phyllis
Taylor, Cherry Republic
For more information: 1.800.206.6949 x2235
www.cherryrepublic.com
December
5, 2009
Michigan Christmas Gift Selection
Jeffery
L. Schatzer, Author/Reading & Writing Advocate
For
more information:
P.O. Box 1127
Bellaire, MI 49615
231-916-2037
Cell: 989-859-5292
schatz02@chartermi.net
www.bigbellybooks.com
Sheila Miller, Miller's Llamaland
For
more information: millerlama@aol.com
517-645-2719
Sheila Miller, Miller's
Llamaland
For
more information: millerlama@aol.com
517-645-2719
November
28, 2009
Michigan Christmas Gift Selection
Debbie
Groat, Saverine Creek Heirloom Jewelry
For
more information: www.saverinecreek.com
or 989-879-1026
Debbie
Groat, Saverine Creek Heirloom Jewelry
For more
information: www.saverinecreek.com
or 989-879-1026
Cecil
Darnell, local writer & photographer
For more information:
517-676-1553 or
cecildarnell@aol.com or
Cecil Darnell
999 W. Dansville Road
Mason, MI 48854
November
21, 2009
Christmas Tree Selection
Marsha
Gray, Mi Christmas Tree Association
For
more information: www.mcta.org
Lee
Arend, Arend Tree Farm
For
more information: (734) 475-7584 or www.arendtreefarms.com
Lee
Arend, Arend Tree Farm
For
more information: (734) 475-7584 or www.arendtreefarms.com
November
14, 2009
Hunting Preparation
Rebecca
Park, Michigan Farm Bureau
For more
information: www.michfb.com
John
Niewoonder, Dept of Nat Res Deer Specialist
For more
information: www.michigan.gov/dnr
Kristie
Brown, Dept
of Natural Resources
For
more information: www.michigan.gov/dnr
November
7, 2009
Thanksgiving Preparation
Eric Hanson, MSU Horticulture Professor, cranberries
For
more information: Hansone@msu.edu or
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/fruit/cranbrry.htm or Erik Johnson about establishing a cranberry bog at 231-357-4323
Joyce
McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham County, Good Nutrition for Back
to School
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
Darrin
Karcher, Mi State University
For more information: dkarcher@msu.edu
October
31, 2009
Mi Great Lakes International Event Coverage
Aaron
Rice, President
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Neal
O'Bryant, O'Bryant's Pride & Joy
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Ross
Honsberger, Bellevue Percherons
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Blake
Griffin, BJG Rustic Acres
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
October
24, 2009
Mi Great Lakes International Event Coverage
Aaron
Rice, President
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Dr.
Michael Stone, Oak Haven
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Cheri
Moleski, Armageddon Clydesdales
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
October 17, 2009
Dr. Bernard
Zandstra, Vegetable Specialist, MSU
For more information: zandstra@msu.edu
John
Ripley, Ripley's Haunted Acres
For moreinformation:www.ripleyshauntedacresllc.com
Holly
Whetstone, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
October
10, 2009
October is National Pork Month
Sam Hines,
Mi Pork Producers Association
For
more information: www.mipork.org
Mary
Kelpinski, Mi
Pork Producers Association
For
more information: www.mipork.org
October 3, 2009
Denise
Donohue, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Aaron Rice, President
Mi
Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show
October 15-18
MSU Pavilion
East Lansing, MI
For
more information: www.MGLI.org
Mel
Koelling, MSU Foresty Professor, Fall Leaf Color
For more
information: Travel Michigan Hotline:1- 888-78-GREAT (784-7328) or www.aaamich.com
September 26, 2009
Rick
Boesen, Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
For more information: www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Dave
Kleweno, Director
USDA, Nat'l Ag Statistics Service
For
more information: USDA, NASS, Michigan Field
Office at 517-324-5300 or www.nass.usda.gov
September
19, 2009
The Importance of Exports
Jamie
Zmitko-Somers
MDA, International Marketing Manager
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda or 517-241-3628
or zmitkoj@michigan.gov
Evan
Elenbaas
President of Walters Gardens
For more information: www.WaltersGardens.com
www.PerennialResource.com or
www.GrowDesignerPlants.com
Bob Green,
MI Bean Commission
For more information: www.michiganbean.org
September 12, 2009
Becky
Krzyzanowski, Mi Dept of Ag, Tailgate FoodSafety
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda
Denise
Donohue, MI Apple Committee
For more information: www.michiganapples.com
Paul
Gross
Isabella County MSU Extension Director &
Kaylee Devantier
Isabella County 4-H member
Isabella
County Barn Tour
September 19, 2009
Meet at Fairgrounds from
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county name or for Isabella County 989-772-0911, ext. 302
September
5, 2009
Back to School Prep
Becky
Krzyzanowski, Mi Dept of Ag, School Lunch
Safety
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda
Joyce
McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham County, Good Nutrition for Back
to School
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
Emily
Walker, Michigan FFA State Vice President
For more information: www.michiganffa.com
August
29, 2009
Fall Preparation
Kevin
Frank, MSU Turfgrass Care
For more information: www.turf.msu.edu
Jane
Herbert, Pond Care
MSU Turfgrass-Spring Lawncare
For more information:
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/waterqual/index.html
Bridget
Behe, MSU Flower Care
Bridget Behe, MSU Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
August
22, 2009
Michigan Specialty Food Companies
Harold
Kemler & Bob Schultz, Son-In-Law Products
For more information: 517-521-3358 or www.soninlaw.net or soninlaw98@hotmail.com
Jeff
Hughes, Brownwood Farms
For more information: 1-888-772-9444 or
brownwoodfarms@chartermi.com or
www.brownwoodfarms.com
Shelly
Hartmann, The Blueberry Store
For more information: The Blueberry Store, P.O. Box 195, Grand Junction,
MI 49056 or
877-654-2400
August
15, 2009
Weather Related
Jeff
Andresen, State Climatologist
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Bruce
Sutherland, Mi Ag Commodities
For more information:www.michag.com
Keith
Reinholt, Mi Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
August 8, 2009
Bill
& Eileen Wooer, Rainbow of Hope Farm
For more information: 231-263-HOPE (4673)
Kimi
Danford, Owner
Green Barn Llama Farm
For more information: (517) 646-6507
or
www.GreenBarnLlamaFarm.com or
GBLFgetsauced@aol.com
Dan Hill,
Montrose Orchards
For more information: (810)
639-6971
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
August 1, 2009
Betsy
Braid, Corn Marketing Program of Michigan
For more information: www.micorn.org
Nathan
Danielson, President, BioCognito
For more information: ndanielson@biocognito.com
Kurt
Thelen, Mi State University
For more information: www.msu.edu/~thelenk3/
or 517-355-0271 ext. 232
July
25, 2009
July is National Ice Cream Month
Andy
Blank, MSU Student
For more information:blankand@msu.edu
Rick
Davis, President of Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information: www.ashbysicecream.com
Mary
Sowers, Sales Rep, Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream
For more information:www.ashbysicecream.com
July
18, 2009
Ag Expo Preview
Laura
Probyn, MSU, Ag Expo overview
For more information:1-800-366-7055 or www.agexpo.msu.edu
Steve
Harsh, MSU, wind power
For more information:1-800-366-7055 or www.agexpo.msu.edu or harsh@msu.edu
Dan Buskirk,
MSU, beef cattle program
For more information: 1-800-366-7055 or www.agexpo.msu.edu or buskirk@msu.edu or animalagteam.msu.edu
Recipe
Guest: Kathleen Cannata Hanna author of her cookbook, "The Good-to-Go
Cookbook Take Along Food, Quick Suppers and Satisfying Snacks for on-the-go
Families" 5 Minute Pizza Sauce Recipe
For more information: www.cookingwithkathleen.net
author@cookingwithkathleen.net or
www.storey.com
July 11, 2009
Tonia
Ritter, Mi Farm Bureau
For more information: www.michfb.com
Ernie
Birchmeier, Mi Farm Bureau
For more information: www.michfb.com
Nathan
Danielson, President, BioCognito
For more information: ndanielson@biocognito.com
July
4, 2009
Weather
Jeff
Andresen, State Climatologist
State Weather Projections for the Summer
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu
or 517-355-7531
Byron
Beerbower, Compliance Manager, MDA Food and Dairy Division What to
Do with Your Food when the Power Goes Out
For more information: www.michigan.gov/mda
Charles Scovill, Garst
What Does the Weather Mean to our Crops
For more information: www.garstseedco.com
June
27, 2009
Agriculture & Agbusiness
Rep.
Mike Simpson, Chair, House Ag Committee
For more information: mikesimpson@house.mi.gov
or 517-373-1775
Howdy Holmes, President Chelsea Milling/JiffyFor more information: www.jiffymix.com
Beck
DeYoung, DeYoungs Fore Seasons
For more information:
DeYoung's Fore Seasons
13501 Austin Court
Hartland, MI 48353
or www.deyoungsforeseasons.com
or Becky@DeYoungsForeSeasons.com
June 20, 2009
Phil
Korson, Cherry Marketing Institute
For more information: www.choosecherries.com or
517-669-4264
For information on the National Cherry Festival
250 E. Front Street, Suite 301
Traverse City, MI 49684
1-800-968-3380
www.cherryfestival.org
Nicole
Smith, Farm Market Update
For more information: www.MichiganFarmFun.com
or 517-484-3912
Art Cameron,
MSU, Ornamental Grasses
For more
information: cameron@msu.edu
June
13, 2009
Celebrating June
is Dairy Month
Brad
& Tonia Ritter, Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators, MMPA
For more information: www.mimilk.com
Tony
Jandernoa, Dutch Meadows Dairy Breakfast on the Farm
For more information: Faith Cullens at 989-224-5240 or cullensf@msu.edu or www.breakfastonthefarm.com
Ken Nobis,
MI Milk Producers Association
For more information: www.mimilk.com
Staci
Garcia
United Dairy Industry of Michigan
For more information: 1(800) 241-MILK (6455) or www.udim.org
June 6, 2009
Rick
Boesen, Fiber Arts & Animal Festival
For more information: www.FiberArtFest.com or info@FiberArtFest.com
Karen
Greengard, Standardbred Horses
For more information:Bonley Farm www.bonleyfarm.com or
Mi Standardbred Breeders Assn 517-436-3179 or Mi Harness Horseman's Assn
517-349-2920 or www.mhha-online.com
Larry
Julian, MI Horse Racing Industry
For more information:517-372-1500 or www.miequine.com
May
30, 2009
Pets
Jamie
McAloon-Lampman, Ingham County Animal Control Director
For more information:517-676-8370 or www.ingham.org/ac
Amber
Sitko, President, All About Animals Rescue
For more information: www.allaboutanimalsrescue.org
or Spay Michigan at 1-888-5-SPAYHELP or 1-888-577-2943
Dr. Valerie
A. Chadwick, MSU, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
For more information: 517-353-5420 or chadwic8@cvm.msu.edu
Recipe segment for Banana Dog Treats with Brett Newsom
May 23, 2009
Bridget
Behe, MSU Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com or www.migarden.msu.edu
Christine
Lietzau
MDA, Select Michigan Program Manager
For more information: Michigan Department of Agriculture 517-241-2177
or www.selectmichigan.org
John
Bakker, Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board
For more information: www.asparagus.org
May 16, 2009
Todd Grischke, DNR
Fisheries Program
For more information:Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box
30028, Lansing, MI 48933
www.michigan.gov/dnr or 517-373-7306
Maia Stephens, DNR
Parks & Recreation Programs
For more information:Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box
30028, Lansing, MI 48933
www.michigan.gov/dnr or 517-373-7306
Kevin Frailey, DNR
Educational Programs
For more information:Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box
30028, Lansing, MI 48933
www.michigan.gov/dnr or 517-373-7306
May 9, 2009
Dan Bulkowski,
MSU Spring Pruning
For more information: bulkows1@msu.edu or 517-355-5191 x328
Ed Baker,
Earthy Delights, Mushrooms & Mushrooming
For more information: 1-800-367-4709 or www.earthy.com
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
May 2, 2009
Ron Calhoun,
MSU Turfgrass-Spring Lawncare
For more information: calhoun@msu.edu or www.turf.msu.edu or 517-355-0271
ext 1139
Chuck
McKay, McKay's Compost Farm
For more information: 810-655-8022 or mckayscompostfarm.com
George
Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
May is Beef Month Celebration
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
Recipe
segment
George Quackenbush, MI Beef Industry Commission
For more information: www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911 or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
April 25, 2009
Wayne
Whitman, Right to Farm MI Dept of Ag
For more information: 517-373-9797 or www.michigan.gov/mda
Darcy
Green, Green Meadow Farms
For more information: www.greenmeadowfarms.com
Jim Johnson,
Environmental Stewardship Division
MI Dept of Agriculture
For more information: 517-241-0236 or www.michigan.gov/mda
April
18, 2009
Horse Related
Gary
Fortin, Draft Horse Plow Day Coordinator
Horse Events
Oct 15-18
Mi Great Lakes International, MSU
For more information:
517-651-6217 Sleepy Hollow
989-834-1813 Gary Fortin
989-640-3290 Gary Fortin
Mike
Stinton, Trail Riding
For more information: www.bchmi.org or mpstinson@verizon.net or www.shtra.org
Karen
Waite
MSU Equine Extension Specialist
For more information: kwaite@msu.edu or www.miequine.com or www.donatemyhorse.com
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
April
11, 2009
Preparing for Spring
Dr. Robert
Schutzki, MSU Department of Horticulture
For more information: schutzki@msu.edu or
517-355-5191 ext. 1337 or
www.plantmichigangreen.com
Crystal
Walton, Vice President MSU Hort Society, Designing on a Dime Event and
Plant Sale
April 25 and 26 free to the public
For more information: waltoncr@msu.edu or
www.msuhortclub.com/spring-show
Mark
Geile, BurnRite Pellets
For more information: 1-616-299-1449
&
Jim Gregor, Sullivan Corporation
For more information: www.sulli.com or
1-800-878-1010 or 248-644-1010
Recipe
segment
Gretchen Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294 or
www.soyconnection.com
April
4, 2009
Preparing for Easter
Bridget
Behe, MSU Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu or www.flowrmd.com
Darrin
Karcher, Mi State University
For more information: dkarcher@msu.edu
Joyce
McGarry, MSU Extension Educator, Ingham County
For more information: MSU County Extension in phone book under county
name or Ingham County Extension Office 517-887-4587
March
28, 2009
Mi Ag's Importance to the State's Economy
Vince
Matthews, Deputy State Statistician
MI Agricultural Statistics Service
For more information: www.nass.usda.gov/mi/ or 1-800-453-7501
Bill
Knudson, MSU Product Center
Michigan State University Product Center
For more information: 517-432-8750 or www.productcenter.msu.edu or knudsonw@msu.edu
Dan Lennon,
President/CEO
Michigan Turkey Producers
For more information: www.miturkey.com or 616-245-2221
March 21, 2009
Gatha
McClellan
Foodservice Program Manager
Michigan Department of Corrections
For more information: (517) 373-3643 or
mcclelgw@michigan.gov
Craig
VanBuren, Mi Dept of Ag Weights & Measures
For more information: 1-800-632-3835 (1-800-MDA-FUEL) or www.michigan.gov/mda
Melvin Poplar, Mi
Dept of Agriculture, Bedbugs
For more information: (517) 241-1170 or poplarm@michigan.gov or www.michigan.gov/mda
March 14, 2009
Dennis
Pennington, Agri Energy Conference
For more information: www.agenergy.org
Chris
Noffsinger, MSU
For more information:
MSU Demonstration Gardens
Annual Trial Gardens Manager
B110 Plant and Soil Science Building, MSU
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-355-5191 ext. 1329
George
Quackenbush, Mi Beef Industry Commission
For more information:Mich Beef Industry Commission
www.mibeef.org or 517-347-0911
March
7, 2009
ANR Week
Dru Montri,
Farm Markets
For more information: Mich Food &Farming Systems
416 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-3381
www.farmersmarkets.msu.edu
Esther
Durnwald, Wildflowers
For more information: www.wildflowersmich.org
Darrin
Ihnen, First President, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
February 28, 2009
Robert
Craig, MI Dept of Agriculture
For more information: 517-373-1052 or www.michigan.gov/mda
Bill
Knudson, MSU Product Center
Michigan State University Product Center
For more information: 517-432-8750 or www.productcenter.msu.edu or knudsonw@msu.edu
Erik
Johnson, MI Dept of Agriculture
For more information: 231-357-4323 or www.michigan.gov/mda or JohnsonE9@michigan.gov
February
21, 2009
Ethanol
Dr. Robert
Zubrin, Author of Energy Victory
For more information: www.energyvictory.net
Darrin
Ihnen, First President, National Corn Growers Association
For more information: www.ncga.com
February
14, 2009
February is Cherry Month
Megan
Umulis, National Cherry Queen
For more information:
National Cherry Festival
250 E. Front Street, Suite 301
Traverse City, MI 49684
1-800-968-3380
www.cherryfestival.org
Dr. Bolling,
UofM, Cardiac Researcher
Cherry Video
Segments can be viewed at:
www.choosecherries.com
Ellie
Krieger, Author
Cherry Video Segments can be viewed at:
www.choosecherries.com
February
7, 2009
Valentine's Preparations
Heather
Hanover, Hanover's Inc.
For more
information: www.michiganmint.com
Bridget
Behe, MSU Horticulture
For more
information: www.hrt.msu.edu
or www.flowrmd.com
Jeanne
Hausler, Mi Dept of Agriculture
For more
information: 517-373-1052 or
www.michigan.gov/mda
January
31, 2009
Agricultural Business and What It Means to our State
Don Koivisto,
Director, MI Dept of Agriculture
For more information: 517-373-1052 or www.michigan.gov/mda
Robert
Craig, MI Dept of Agriculture
For more information: 517-373-1052 or www.michigan.gov/mda
Ken Nobis,
MI Milk Producers Association
For more information: 517-373-1052 or www.mimilk.com
January 24, 2009
Eileen
Haraminac, MSU Extension
For a copy of the cookbook: MSU Extension Bulletin Office at www.emdc.msue.msu.edu (product number CYFC021) or call the Bulletin Office at 517-353-6740.
The price of the cookbook is $10.
Richard
Wilson, Michigan Centennial Farm Association
For more information: www.michigancentennialfarm.org
January
17, 2009
Agricultural Research
Kurt
Thelen, Mi State University
For more information: www.msu.edu/~thelenk3/
or 517-355-0271 ext. 232
Jeff
Leipprandt, Pioneer
For more information: www.pioneer.com
Keith
Reinholt, MI Soybean Promotion Committee
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
January
10, 2009
Pest Issues in Michigan
Mike
Philip, Pesticide & Plant Pest Mgmt
Mi Dept of Agriculture
For more
information: 517-373-1052 or
www.michigan.gov/mda
Jim Bowes,
Pesticide & Plant Pest Management Division
Mi Dept of Agriculture
For more
information: 517-373-1052 or
www.michigan.gov/mda
Ken Rauscher,
Director Pesticide & Plant Pest Management Division
Mi Dept of Agriculture
For more
information: 517-373-1052 or
www.michigan.gov/mda
January 3, 2009
Jim Byrum,
President, Mi Ag Business Assn
76th Annual Winter Conference & Trade Show
January 12-14, 2009,
Lansing Center, Lansing
For more information: www.miagbiz.org or 517-336-0223
Gretchen
Hofing, Soyfoods Educator
For more information: www.michigansoybean.org or
soyinfo@michigansoybean.org or 989-652-3294
Lucy
Hartlove, Northern Mich Small Farm Conference
January 31, 2009, 8-5 at Grayling High School
For more information: 231-533-8818 or moorest@msu.edu or www.msue.msu.edu/antrim and follow the links or
December 27, 2008
Tom Coon,
MSU Extension Director
For more information: 517-355-2308 or msuedir@msu.edu
Jeff
Andresen, 2009 Weather
For more information: www.enviroweather.msu.edu or 517-355-7531
December
20, 2008
Michigan Gifts
Jennifer
Weichel, Shiawassee Co Extension
For more information:www.msue.msu.edu/shiawassee
Karel
Bush,Mi Grape & Wine Industry Council
For more information: www.michiganwines.com
or 1-800-292-3939
Jeanne
Hausler, Mi Dept of Agriculture
For more
information: 517-373-1052 or
www.michigan.gov/mda
December
13, 2008
Michigan Gifts
Katherine
Koziski, Dexter Cider Mill
For more information:
Dexter Cider Mill
58 Cavanaugh Lake Rd
Chelsea, MI 48ll8
(734) 426-8531
Barbara
Jenness, Dogwood Farm
For more information: www.dogwoodfarm.net
Cecil
Darnell, Writer Photographer
For more information: 517-676-1553 or
cecildarnell@aol.com or
Cecil Darnell
999 W. Dansville Road
Mason, MI 48854
December
6, 2008
Michigan Gifts
Dr. Erik
Runkle
MSU Extension Floriculture Specialist
For more information: Runkleer@msu.edu
Pam Clark,
Clark Creations
For more information: 248-408-0909 or clark-creations@usa.com
www.clark-creations.ecrater.com
Peppermint
Jim Crosby, Oldest Mint Farm
For more information: jcrosby@getmint.com or
www.getmint.com or 1-800-345-9068
November
29, 2008
Michigan Gifts
Renee
Tacy, Soy Wax Products
For more information: 248-529-3538 or
soycandles01@comcast.net or
www.alwaysspecialandpersonal.com
Al Henrion,
Stained Glass Gifts
For more information: alhenrion@netscape.net or www.a-j-crafts-stainedglass.com or 989-879-4840
Robbyn
Smith van Frankenhuyzen,
Children's Books Author
For more information:
Hazel Ridge Workshop & Gallery
7409 Clark Road
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6690 or robbyn@voyager.net or www.hazelridgefarm.com
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