Michigan farmers are now reaping the unpleasant harvest of our strange Summer in March with losses in excess of 90% for many crops. 2012 losses for apples, asparagus, blueberries, sweet & tart cherries, peaches and juice grapes in Michigan are estimated at $223.5 million - over 60% of the total value.
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The Daily Michigan: $30 Dinner Dollar certificate to Black Star Farms
Today on The Daily Michigan we've got a $30 Dinner Dollar certificate to the Inn at Black Star Farms. Black Star Farms is also a culinary destination featuring specially themed dinner events and sit down dinners with unique appetizers, main courses and desserts. including their Harvest Dinner Series on the second Wednesday of every month.
Michigan fruit growers face record losses in 2012
Michigan farmers are now reaping the unpleasant harvest of our strange Summer in March with losses in excess of 90% for many crops. The United States Department of Agriculture puts the 2012 losses for apples, asparagus, blueberries, sweet & tart cherries, peaches and juice grapes in Michigan at $223.5 million - over 60% of the total value.
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