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Crystal Gwizdala

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This year, the farm is growing lettuce, radishes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, melons, asparagus, rhubarb, herbs, and more.
Phoenix Community Farm rises to combat food insecurity in Midland County

Beth De Vries returned to gardening to teach her children about food. But when she learned about food insecurity in Midland County, her love of the land grew into something more—a community farm dedicated to feeding those in need.

A lifelong Sanford resident, Jamie Mose has worked at Three Rivers Corporation for 18 years.
Village of Sanford Park to reopen in 2023

Rebuilding the Village of Sanford Park has been no small task. Rather than just reconstructing what was there, the village has seized the opportunity to build additional features.

The espresso machine was a recent upgrade.
Local entrepreneurs “bounce back better”

Boomerang Coffee owners Brett and Maegan Nowak share their experiences as entrepreneurs in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Jon believes the cows have a high quality of life on his farm. While they do receive veterinary care for any injuries, they don’t deal with sickness.
Where’s your beef from? Learn about how JNelson Farms raises their grass-fed cattle

Tucked in the countryside outside of Midland, Jon Nelson of JNelson Farms raises grass-fed cattle. Besides offering quality beef, Jon enjoys educating the community about farming and believes farmers should be transparent about their practices.

Sears has been raising bees for over a decade.
Peek into the honeycomb: A day in the life of a beekeeper

Will Sears of the Midland Bee Company has raised bees for over a decade now. He’s come to appreciate how well they work together and just how sweet Michigan honey is.

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