Montcalm Research Farm
Michigan’s potato and dry bean producers are the main beneficiaries of the research and knowledge generated at the Montcalm Research Farm, a 57-acre facility near Stanton. The station also leases 40 additional acres for research and demonstration projects. Scientists are studying potato variety evaluation; cultural practices; fertility; and weed, insect and disease control, all aimed at providing growers with innovative techniques that have the least possible environmental impact. Michigan ranks 10th in the nation in potato production – the tubers add almost $93 million to the state’s economy each year, making them one of the state’s top 10 crops.
Directions
Take M-27 north to M-57, then west 26 miles to M-66. Continue north on
M-66 through Stanton. Go 4.5 miles north of Stanton and turn west on Coral
Road. Follow the blacktop road 3.8 miles to Entrican. Continue west on
McBrides Road for 1 mile to the Montcalm Research Farm, located at 4747
McBrides Road.
For more information, contact:
Montcalm Research Farm
4747 McBrides Road
Lakeview, Michigan 48850
Phone: 989/365.3473
