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
July 24
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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
Ag Importance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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and
Mid-Michigan
Fox 47 WSYM
Saturdays at
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Kalamazoo
and
West Michigan
CBS 3 WWMT
Sundays at 6:00 a.m.
Northeast
Michigan
Fox 45
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Northwest
Michigan
Fox 33
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Northwest
Michigan
Fox 54
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Upper
Peninsula
Fox 64 (Pickford)
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Upper
Peninsula
Fox 61 (Sault Ste. Marie)
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Coming Up:
July 31
Ag Expo
Kathy Maurer, Mi Soybean Promotion Commitee
Mark Kies, Allen, Michigan, Farmer
Jeff Doerr, National Education Center for Ag Safety
Jan Wilford, Mi Ag Environmental Assurance Program
Jeanne Weaver, Stock Dog Trainer