By Jennifer Holton
the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD) announced the three recipients of the 2024 Horticulture Fund Grant designed to support Michigan's approximately $1.4 billion nursery and ornamental horticulture industry.
"These grants are another way MDARD is making investments in supporting sustainable agriculture, healthier communities, and cultivating resilience to our changing world," said MDARD Director Dr. Tim Boring. "Research is a fundamental part to ensuring the long-term success of Michigan's nursery and ornamental horticulture industry."
The department received seven proposals. Of those, MDARD awarded the three following projects, totaling a $54,953 investment: