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
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
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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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