October 2001

Al Zoet from Siegers Seed Company shows off a summer squash that did well in trials in Southwest Michigan. Siegers held a field day for growers on Aug. 15 near Benton Harbor, Mich.


Select the Right Seed
Growers must consider many factors when selecting seed variety

Greenhouse Expands with Transplants
With cultivation costs becoming more expensive each year and government restrictions growing tighter, it’s as important as ever to make sure that plants in the fields get off to good starts.

Missouri Watermelon Growers Expand into Fall Fun
A recommendation of a seed representative motivated Sheila and Donnie Beggs to network with fellow farm marketers.

First Great Lakes Expo Coming December 4-6
The first Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo will feature Orion Samuelson as a banquet speaker, as well as vegetable experts from across the country.

Marks Retires from Extension Position in Monroe County
After 27 years as an Extension agent in Southeast Michigan, Paul Marks is retiring from his position in Monroe, Mich.


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