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‘It changed my life’: Urban farmer finds stability through counseling support
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City Farmer News
Linked by Michael LevenstonFor Huntoon, counseling became a place to sort through the constant demands of farming and business without judgement.
By Remington RiceMichigan State University ExtensionJuly 21, 2026Excerpt:In the middle of downtown Grand Rapids, a 100-year-old house hums with controlled chaos.
Inside, Chris Huntoon grows microgreens to sell both harvested and as living plants for fresh, ready-to-eat food.
Microgreens are vegetable plants that are harvested when leaves appear, about one to three weeks after planting, which is when nutrients are at an all-time high.
He had never considered counseling before, but after learning about behavioral health support for farmers through a Michigan State University (MSU) Extension workshop, he decided to try something new.