Agriculture

Grace Huffman, Chelsi Walicki vie for asparagus crown.

June 1, 2022

Grace Huffman, Chelsi Walicki vie for asparagus crown. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Asparagus Queen will be crowned this Saturday, June 4, during the 2022 pageant and fundraiser at the West Michigan Research Station. The event is sponsored by Michigan Freeze Pack, and tickets are $7 at the door for adults; $5 for ages 12-6; and free for ages 5…

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Oceana County’s asparagus season starts out strong.

May 17, 2022

Oceana County’s asparagus season starts out strong. Excellent quality, good growing conditions signal successful crop. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville,…

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Students drive tractors to school in celebration of Earth Day.

April 22, 2022

Students drive tractors to school in celebration of Earth Day. HART — Several Hart High School students drove their tractors to school Friday, April 22, in conjunction with Earth Day. The tractor commute has been a long-standing tradition at HHS not only to recognize Earth Day but also to celebrate the community’s deep-rooted agricultural connection. Contributed photos Pirate News is…

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Asparagus Day March 10.

February 28, 2022

Asparagus Day March 10. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  Register by this Friday. NEW ERA  – Michigan State…

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Ag banquet set for March 3.

February 18, 2022

Ag banquet set for March 3. Attendees can sample beer from Big Hart Brewery and wine from Fox Barn and Oceana Wineries. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail…

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