During this asparagus season many of us are eating all that we can possibly stomach before another season is gone. In March one of our very own had a part in helping others on the worldwide web earn more about how to buy and store asparagus, when Mary Sheppard, of Golden Stock Farms was interviewed by SimplyRecipes.com. SimplyRecipes.com had reached out to Michigan Asparagus to ask if they could recommend a grower who would be willing to answer questions about asparagus. Executive Director Jamie Clover-Adams put them in contact with Sheppard, an agronomist and field manager for Golden Stock Farms (and former Asparagus Queen). As a result, Mary’s expertise in all things asparagus, was featured in an article published on March 24, 2025 by SimplyRecipes.com entitled “How to choose the best asparagus, according to a farmer” written by Mary Jo Dilonardo. In the article Sheppard advised readers when and where to buy asparagus, how to store asparagus properly, and how to tell when asparagus has gone bad. Coming from an asparagus-growing area, many Oceana residents already know the answers to these questions but it was a great opportunity to have one of our own featured in this widely popular blog. If you’re looking for another recipe to try before Michigan’s fresh asparagus season comes to a close, visit michiganasparagus.org for lots of great options!
