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Phosphorous
What is Phosphorous? Phosphorous, along with Nitrogen and Potassium is an essential nutrient needed for plant growth. These nutriends can be found naturally in the soil as well as in fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste and detergents. What’s the big deal about phosphorous? Phosphorous is important for seed development, root growth and for maturation of your lawn. [...]
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Michigan Energy Fair
The 4th Annual Michigan Energy Fair will be held June 26-28 at the Manistee County Fairgrounds in Onekama, MI The Energy Fair will feature workshops, exhibitors, food, music & lots of fun! Over 6,000 people learned new ways to cut their energy costs in 2008. Were you one of them? Don’t miss the 4th Annual [...]
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Landscaping with native plants
What are native plants? Michigan’s native plants are the wildflowers, grasses, ferns, trees, shrubs and other plants that were present in Michigan before European settlement. Why use native plants? Well adapted: Native plants are adapted to local conditions, therefore they require little maintenance once established. Support wildlife: Michigan’s wildlife has evolved along side its native [...]
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2008 Farm Bill
The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, commonly known as the 2008 Farm Bill provides significant opportunities to address the nation’s high priority environmental goals. In Michigan, Farm Bill programs provide assistance to landowners and agricultural producers to better conserve natural resources on private and public land. These programs are delivered at the local [...]
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Rain Gardens for Water Quality
Rain Gardens are beautiful and great for the environment!
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2010 Van Buren County Food & Farm Guide
The 2009 Local Food & Farm Guide is now available! For more information or to learn how to advertise in the 2011 Guide visit www.vanburencd.org/farmguide.
