Vegetables

Michigan Vegetable Industry Research and Extension Priorities

Submitted by:
Executive Director: Greg Bird
Michigan Vegetable Council
6835 S Krepps Rd
St John’s, MI 48879
gbird@michiganvegetablecouncil.org
mobile: 517-392-0719
office: 517-663-6725
 

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    • Varieties
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Updated August 2021

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