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Don’t move firewood

Remember to use safe firewood practices during camping seasonLANSING–With camping season underway, the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding residents and visitors that invasive pests and diseases can hitchhike in untreated firewood, spreading easily from one location to another.More than 140 pests and plant diseases can hitch…

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By Rob Perez Beyond Reason I was at an estate sale when I came across a tiller. Prior to this moment, I had spent very little time thinking about soil. So I picked it up,…