Agriculture

Todd Greiner farmland goes up for auction

February 26, 2025

Over 900 acres, migrant housing, prime farmland and extensive farm equipment for sale HART – Todd and Sarah Greiner of Todd Greiner Farms Packing LLC have announced a significant land and equipment auction as they transition their business focus, states a press release from the auction service handling the sale. “After 30 years of successful farming — raising asparagus, cherries,…

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Asparagus Queen reign undergoing renaissance 

January 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Asparagus Queen program is undergoing some positive changes under new leadership. The Asparagus Queen reigns over the National Asparagus Festival (NAF) that takes place annually in Oceana County, celebrating the early summer harvest. Known as the “Asparagus Capital of the World,” Oceana County is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, which…

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Hawks and Owls to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market Sept. 10

August 28, 2024

NEW ERA — Hawks and Owls is slated to perform during the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Bruce and Becca Ling have performed at Wheatland Music Festival, the Ark in Ann Arbor, Blissfest, Festival of the Wild Rose Moon, Harvest Gathering, Farm Fest, Detroit Institute of Art and for musical and literary clubs, museum…

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Acoustic Oasis to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market Aug. 27

August 19, 2024

NEW ERA — Acoustic Oasis is set to perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. “This is a repeat performance that was well received last year and is sure to entertain,” said Market Manager Sandy Whitaker. The market’s theme is “Fun with Flowers.” Children will receive basic instruction on flower arranging and will…

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New Era Farmers’ Market set for Aug. 13

August 2, 2024

NEW ERA — Musician/singer/songwriter Chad Thompson of Paw Paw will perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Aug. 13. Chad, who is worship leader at Haven Church, has been performing throughout the Midwest for over 30 years. He plays country, classic rock, oldies, modern hits, gospel and more. He is a seasoned piano player and vocalist and also…

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