‘Hooked on horticulture.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Emily Lavely brings a wealth of knowledge to her job as the Michigan State University Extension tree fruit educator. Lavely mainly works at the MSU Extension Office in Hart, but spends plenty of time in the research lab at Earl and Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station, which opened…
Asparagus festival back to full lineup for 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The National Asparagus Festival returns to a full lineup this weekend, June 11 and 12, after COVID-19 canceled the 2020 event and scaled back the 2021 festival. The 2020 event would have been the 47th annual NAF. The celebration kicks off Saturday, June 11, with the…
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…
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,…
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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