07/03/11 Lake Village Homestead Farm began as an experiment in "getting back to the Earth." Today, members not only see the experiment continuing but they believe the homestead is more relevant than ever as more people want its free-range beef, poultry and pork products that are raised without antibiotics or growth hormones.
07/03/11 PetuniasFlowers that bloom all summer long are a vibrant must in the garden, especially in spots that are shown off by the bright sunshine all day.Donna Shiley, a member of the Jackson County Master Gardener Association, put her thinking cap...
07/03/11 Gerda Slagter talks about her citizenship: Gerda Slagter talks becoming a naturalizted U.S. citizen this year. Wally Bakko serves a customer at his Marysville grocery store. Born in Iraq, he's a naturalized American citizen.
06/29/11 Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
06/26/11 Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
06/23/11 Many people flipping burgers dream of a career in high finance. Tom Johnson's dream was just the opposite, and at 9 a.m. June 13 his dream finally came true with the grand opening of Culver's of Madison Heights.
06/15/11 CHICAGO CF Stinson, a leading resource for performance fabrics for contract, healthcare, hospitality, and education interiors based in Rochester Hills, MI, announced today that the company won two Best of NeoCon Awards, including one Gold and one Silver. CF Stinsons exclusive product collections honored with a Best of NeoCon award include The Lumina Collection, designed by Patty Madden, and...
06/05/11 Bell Aquaculture, a pioneer in sustainable fish farming operations, is expanding its production facility in Albany, IN. Formed in 2005, Bell Aquaculture is the nation's largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) fish farm. Ground was broken today on a $5 million expansion project.
06/04/11 HAMMOND | The Hammond Sanitary District is considering a plan to divert 14 billion gallons of water it discharges every year away from Lake Michigan and out to farmers who could use the nutrient-laden water as a fertilizer.
06/02/11 Bell Aquaculture, the nation's largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) farm and pioneer in sustainable fish farming operations, has launched its new 'Fish Rich Organic Fertilizer 2-3-2,' for purchase online at the company website. Chemical-free, Fish Rich Organic Fertilizer 2-3-2 is from Yellow Perch and used for vibrant growth of plants, flowers and vegetables.
06/02/11 Weekly Weather Summary: The period began with a widespread area of severe weather (mainly strong winds and large hail) across the East Coast states, though with minimal tornadic activity, especially when compared to the previous week.
06/01/11 The Ambassador Bridge and the ramp that bridge owner Manuel (Matty) Moroun built for a possible second span. / File photo by REGINA H. BOONE/Detroit Free Press
05/20/11 A local state and industry partnership is trying to prevent pollution by disposing of pesticides. It's called the Michigan Clean Sweep program. Clean Sweep sites will accept pesticide products and mercury from any Michigan resident, free of charge.
05/20/11 Armada schools seeking green thumbs Due to a decrease in custodial staff at area schools, the Armada School District is looking for volunteers to participate in their Adopt-A-Garden program.
05/19/11 Upjohn Co. may be long gone, but the life sciences industry in Kalamazoo is alive and well. Time and again the legacy of Upjohn, as well as the multibillion-dollar Kalamazoo medical device maker Stryker Corp., turned up in the tech company startups I saw Thursday as the Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report visited Michigan's southwest corner.
05/17/11 Visit dairies from around the U.S. without leaving World Dairy Expo 2011. Virtual Farm Tours will focus on a variety of management topics, including: land conservation and forages, technology and innovation, unique marketing, robotic milkers, family transition, milk quality, reproductive success and transition cow management.
05/16/11 Las Vegas -- CF Stinson, a leading supplier of fabrics and upholstery for hospitality and other contract interiors, has collaborated with interior design industry icon Patty Madden and artist Randy Twaddle for the company's new product introductions at the 2011 HD Expo. Opening this week at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, HD Expo is the leading market event for hospitality design ...
05/15/11 The Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association and Eastern Market Corporation are partnering once again to host the most spectacular flower event in Michigan.
05/14/11 Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
05/13/11 A Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup in nearly 20 years. Why the last Northern team standing in this year's playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks, are worth rooting for | 
