Michigan Asparagus

At the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo (glexpo.com), growers are making their voices heard to secure the future of Michigan’s fruit and vegetable sector. Federally mandated wage rates are pushing farmers to the brink, threatening our local food supply, and raising prices for everyone. In this 🎥, a grower signs the petition to President-Elect Trump, urging immediate action to: ✅ Adjust the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) to reflect fair, sustainable wages. ✅ Protect U.S. farms from being replaced by imported produce. ✅ Modernize the H-2A guestworker program to support farmers while ensuring safe, affordable food for all Americans. 👉 Sign the petition today and share it with your friends: https://lnkd.in/eFQ5VrAg Together, we can make a difference. Don’t let America’s ability to feed itself slip away. #GLExpo #LaborPolicy #MichiganFarms #LocalProduce #HealthEating #FarmtoTable

Today is the day! We are here at Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO 2024 in Grand Rapids! Come visit us at Booth #1115. They have an incredible lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and workshops. See you soon. #GLEXPO #FoodInnovation #EatMoreVeggies #AgTech

Our nation’s food security and farming heritage are at a critical crossroads. Farmers across America, including our neighbors in Michigan, are facing unsustainable labor costs due to federal government wage policies. This policy threatens not only the livelihoods of growers but also the affordability and safety of the fruits and vegetables we rely on every day. We’ve launched a petition to President-Elect Trump, urging immediate action to: 1️⃣Adjust the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) to ensure fair, sustainable wages. 2️⃣Safeguard America’s food supply by keeping locally grown fruits and vegetables on U.S. soil. 3️⃣Strengthen domestic food security by supporting family farms. 4️⃣Modernize the H-2A guestworker program to reflect today’s agricultural realities. 👉 Sign the petition now and share to spread the word: https://lnkd.in/eFQ5VrAg #ProtectOurProduce #SupportFarmers #FoodSecurity #HealthyChoices #LocalProduce

Read more about the challenges farms like Golden Stock are facing as a result of federal labor policy. #farmtotable #youngfarmers #seasonaleating #localproduce

From Michigan's asparagus growers to all those who follow us here -- Happy Thanksgiving. It's only 168 days until fresh Michigan asparagus will be available again. 😊

The outdated federally mandated wage rates are steadily increasing and becoming more unsustainable year over year. Those most affected by this are the local growers throughout Michigan and across the country. Like many growers in Michigan, Bill Schwass of Springdale Farms in Scottville, Michigan, is facing a difficult choice about the future of his family farm. Learn more about Bill’s story here: ProtectOurProduce.com #ProtectOurProduce #LaborPolicy #MichiganFarms #MichiganEconomy #Farming #Agriculture #USEconomy #USFarms

Michigan’s asparagus is getting ready to go to sleep for the winter. The green fern that used sunlight to feed the roots for next year’s spears has begun to brown. Some growers let the fern dry down while others chop the fern before the snows come. Either way, the summer sunshine has nourished the roots ensuring consumers of plenty of delicious Michigan asparagus starting in May 2025. #seasonaleating #vegetablefarming #sustainablefood #farmtotable

One of our own asparagus growers -- Mary Sheppard -- was selected as one of 40 emerging agricultural leaders from across the United States for the Fruit + Vegetable 40 under 40 awards. You'll recall that Mary was part of our video series earlier this year the "Asparagus Nitty Gritty." Congratulations Mary. #youngfarmers #familyfarm #womeninagriculture #localfood

Not only does Caleb grow apples but he also grows asparagus. Congress needs to act so his boys have an option to stay on the farm and continue their family's legacy. #familyfarm #youngfarmers #localfood #protectourproduce

Michigan's asparagus industry is part of this important sector. To ensure local produce continues to be available in our country we need to Protect Our Produce now. Check out their website at protectourproduce.com #localfood #farmtotable #vegetablefarming #healthyeating #eatmoreveggies