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Marquette Food Co-op's 6th edition of the U.P. Food & Farm Directory for 2014 is now available. Designed to highlight sustainable Upper Peninsula farms that sell their products and services directly to the general public. It is a “producer-only” directory which means that the farms included must grow, raise, or gather their own products.  Search the directory >

Date: Saturday, May 27
Time: 10am–3pm
Place: Trinity Episcopal Church in Houghton

Annual fundraiser to help support the Community Garden. A good selection of vegetables, herbs, sun and shade perennials, ground cover, annual flowers, berries, shrubs, and house plants.

The MSU North Farm's short courses are an in-depth exploration of farming fundamentals and best practices taught by multiple instructors. Four afternoon-long learning sessions with an emphasis on hands-on activities so you can practice what you learn in class with other farmers and gardeners.

MAY 21: Soil Health
JUNE 4: Perennial Fruit Crops
JULY 9: JOrganic Small Grains
AUGUST 13: Insects on the Farm

For course info and registration >

Through SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company’s Efficiency UNITED Program, customers are eligible for rebates and benefits to help save for a strong Michigan. Learn about programs, products and rebates available to you as a SEMCO customer, in addition to finding valuable resources and information. Whether you need help finding a contractor or need a rebate application. Learn more>