Michigan AF Podcast

Hosted by Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT

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Mar 2024

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Michigan grows more than 300 different foods and products that we all enjoy every day. We're on a mission to find every local restaurant, manufacturer and food company sourcing their ingredients from right here in the Mitten and in the process, bridge the gap from the farm to your fork. We want to introduce you to all things Michigan agriculture and food – this is Michigan AF.

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March 19, 2024Episode 618 min

Dairy Sustainability with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan

Contrary to popular belief, dairy cattle only account for 2 percent of carbon emissions globally. We chat with Jeremy Werth and Samantha Whitehead from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan about what sustainability practices farmers are implementing to achieve carbon neutrality.Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

January 9, 2024Episode 523 min

Beef Tips with Ambassador Megan Gruscynski and Dr. Dan Buskirk

Our Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassador Megan Gruscynski chats with Michigan State University professor Dr. Dan Buskirk on the future of beef in Michigan from both a producer and consumer perspective.Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

December 26, 2023Episode 422 min

Fighting Hunger with Forgotten Harvest with Ambassador Carly Claucherty

In this episode, one of our Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassadors, Carly Claucherty, chats with with Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit's largest food rescue organization, on their mission to meet the need of thousands of Metro Detroit's. From rescuing surplus food to cultivating 92 acres of fresh produce, discover how they're fighting hunger and reducing food waste. Meet the faces behind the farm and find out how you can be part of the movement.Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

December 12, 2023Episode 313 min

Sweet Holiday Treats from Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co.

The Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co. in Bay City is a collaborative effort between the Michigan Milk Producers Association and the Michigan Sugar Company to create fresh, hand-crafted ice cream. General Manager Tim Mangan shares how they source locally grown ingredients for their ice cream and the seasonal flavors available now.Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

November 28, 2023Episode 27 min

Michigan Business Bytes: Protein Pints

The founders of Protein Pints were looking to marry two of their favorite things - fitness and ice cream when they created Protein Pints. Learn how the business came to be, why they picked Michigan to start the company and future plans to expand the business. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

November 14, 2023Episode 124 min

Meet MDARD Director Tim Boring

Last spring Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Dr. Tim Boring as the Director of Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. We talk with Director Boring about his background and experience with Michigan farmers, as well as how Michigan is working to build resiliency with regenerative agriculture. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

April 4, 2023Episode 3520 min

Reducing the Carbon Footprint with Consumers Energy

Sustainability is at the forefront of farmers' minds at all times because they want to be able to pass their farms on to the next generation. We chatted with Greg Salisbury, Vice President of Electric Distribution at Consumers Energy about all the ways farmers and the company are partnering to reduce carbon footprints and utilize clean energy.Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

March 21, 2023Episode 3424 min

Building Disease Resistance in Dairy Cattle with Dr. Angel Abuelo

Like humans, dairy cattle are more susceptible to disease when they are newborns. Dr. Angel Abuelo, an associate professor at Michigan State University, researches immunity for calves and pregnant cows to improve health and productivity. He joins us on the podcast to talk about vaccines, his research and how MSU Extension works to promote agriculture to consumers."They [vaccines] go through a very thorough vetting process before they get to the market and before we as veterinarians or producers can use it on animals. They are definitely safe." - Dr. Angel Abuelo Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

March 7, 2023Episode 3320 min

GreenStone Gives Back to Farmers

GreenStone Farm Credit Services provides farmers with financial services and insurance, but they also give back to their members through their annual Patronage Day. Celebrating this year on March 16, the company will be giving back $120 million to members across Michigan and Wisconsin. Hear from their new CEO, Travis Jones, about why giving back is so important, as well as how GreenStone can support first generation and new farmers. We also discuss why GreenStone has been named a great place to work by the WallStreet Journal.Connect with GreenStone Farm Credit Services: https://www.greenstonefcs.com/ Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!

February 21, 2023Episode 3237 min

Breaking Down FFA & 4-H with Kent Bollinger

February 18-25 is the celebration of National FFA Week and to tell us more about the organization, as well as 4-H, we're chatting with Kent Bollinger, the longtime agriscience teacher and FFA advisor at Coopersville High School. Kent shares how students learn about agriculture, leadership, and life through FFA. This episode is co-hosted by Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassador, Kelley Chase. Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterCheckout our website at MichiganGrown.orgWant to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!