FARM

Horses, and pigs, and goats, oh my!

Ann Arbor Farmers Market rolls back to two-day schedule.

And it’s under an hour away from Detroit

Subscriptions include spring, summer or fall-only options and an option running from April 12 to December 13.

The owner of Argus Farm Stop is honored for helping support local farmers, her volunteering and philanthropic efforts.

The owner of a Michigan farm accused of using raw, untreated human waste on fields of produce, which triggered a widespread consumer alert, says the incident was an “oversight.”

Several locations in Washtenaw County sold produce grown by Kuntry Gardens in Homer, Michigan that may have been contaminated with human waste.

Metro Detroit is the place to be Labor Day Weekend with some of the city’s biggest festivals and traditions.

Help U-M's Campus Farm celebrate its 10th anniversary at HarvestFest.

Community members are invited to enjoy live music, food and to learn about the hospital-based farm.

A new company is bringing Michigan apples to states around the U.S.

Shop produce grown by U-M student at two upcoming events.

Fifteen Rainbow Ranger Broilers are at the center of a tug of war between the City of Livonia and the family who was raising them on their sustainable suburban farm. It’s not just chickens.

Families across Africa are paying about 45% more for wheat flour as Russia's war in Ukraine blocks exports from the Black Sea.

See White Lotus Farms' baby goat antics.

Looking for some great outdoor fun for the family? How about getting away from it all and visiting adorable animals on a farm right here in the D.

This Washtenaw County farm has fans from all over the world.

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market returns to a bi-weekly schedule the first Wednesday in May.

The owners of the M Go Blue Barn have ambitious plans for the historic structure.

A new fund is raising money to support 5-10 farmers in Washtenaw and seven surrounding counties.

A new restaurant has popped up in a historic barn, and it has people excited to try their fresh farm-to-table-fare. Michelle Oliver takes us to Sylvan Table to Dine in the D.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market manager Stefanie Stauffer reflects on her first year running the market during a pandemic.

Shop fresh herbs grown by U-M students on April 22.

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – A large barn fire killed multiple animals Thursday morning in Berrien County. According to authorities, the Chikaming Township Fire Department were called to the fire at about 5:30 a.m.Fire crews were able to save two horses, two goats and some of the chickens, but some chickens, a peacock and four llamas -- including three babies -- were killed by the fire. “By the time we were able to do anything, it was so totally involved there was absolutely no way that anybody could go inside to try to get the other animals out,” said fire chief Mike Davidson. “It had too much of a head start on us.”The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities believe no foul play is involved.

(Meredith Bruckner)ANN ARBOR – Are you a college student with a strong interest in farming, gardening and environmental education? Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are now accepting applications for the 2021 internship season, which include various paid positions. Required qualifications include a university or college student with enthusiasm for teamwork, willingness to learn and a good work ethic. In-person internship work will take place in accordance with strict COVID safety protocols. As part of the University of Michigan we adhere to university policy and guidelines for all public and employment programs.

ANN ARBOR – Are you a University of Michigan student and passionate about farming? The University of Michigan Campus Farm is currently hiring two part time student manager positions to start in January 2021. The Campus Farm was founded in 2013 as a spinoff of a a sustainable food student group at U-M. The Campus Farm is at 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. To learn more about the Campus Farm, visit its website.

CASEVILLE, Mich. – A 14-year-old deer hunter who possibly fell asleep in a farm field was killed when he was run over by a corn harvester in Michigan’s Thumb region, police said. Emergency workers were called about 9 a.m. Saturday to the cornfield in a rural area near the Huron County city of Caseville after a farm worker spotted the boy soon after accidentally driving over him, according to the county sheriff’s office. The boy from the nearby city of Elkton had been dropped off earlier for deer hunting at the field and might have fallen asleep, the sheriff’s office said. The farm worker wasn’t aware that anyone was in the field. The boy’s identity wasn’t immediately released by authorities and an autopsy was expected to be performed in the coming days.

If youre an animal lover, this place in South Lyon should definitely be added to your destination list. Kila Peeples visited this hidden gem called Carousel Acres, a farm that is filled with various farm and exotic animals. Carousel Acres has traditional farm animals including horses, pigs, and cows. Not only is Carousel Acres a petting farm, but its also a day camp for kids. Watch the video above to see everything a visit to Carousel Acres has to offer!

DETROIT A number of organizations in Detroit are raising money to help Black farmers purchase land in Detroit. Members of Keep Growing Detroit launched a fundraising effort on GoFundMe with a goal of raising $20,000 to help Black farmers purchase the land they are currently growing on or plan to grow on. Keep Growing Detroit -- in collaboration with the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm and the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network -- has surpassed their initial goal, raising more than $40,000 as of Saturday. Organization members say Black farmers face more barriers when it comes to land ownership than White farmers do in Detroit. Black farmers can begin applying in July and awardees will be announced in September.

DETROIT The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative is a nonprofit organization in Detroit that works toward social justice and is dedicated to urban agriculture. Mitch Albom reports on the initiative and shows how theyre growing food to feed the community. Watch the video above for the full reportClick here for more Heart of Detroit reports