The Rogers Reserve was donated by Ernie and Mabel Rogers to Michigan State University in 1990. The Rogers were a prominent couple in the Jackson community concerned with natural resources and food production. In 2002, at the bequest of the Rogers, an endowment was established to support the farm. Funds have been spent improving the farm and constructing Phase I and II building projects with the MSU Office of Land Management. Phase I, consisting of a steel pole building to house equipment, including a chestnut peeling line, was completed in 2005. Phase II was started in November 2009 and will be complete by April 2010. Phase II consists of a wet lab, analytical lab, office and restrooms. The chestnut peeling line was purchased from Italy by the Midwest Nut Producers Council supported by funding fom the USDA Rural Development program. It is the only commercial chestnut peeling line in the western hemisphere.
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Rogers Reserve Phase II
The Rogers Reserve, the fully endowed MSU agricultural reseach station on 100 acres of land in south Jackson County, initiated Phase II of its building plan this winter.
Previously consisting of a pole barn for large pieces of equipment, a workshop and chestnut processing facility, Phase II adds a large wet lab, smaller anayltical lab/conference room, office, rest rooms, and a locker room with a shower.
Previously consisting of a pole barn for large pieces of equipment, a workshop and chestnut processing facility, Phase II adds a large wet lab, smaller anayltical lab/conference room, office, rest rooms, and a locker room with a shower.
Chestnut Peeling Line
The chestnut peeling line located at the Rogers Reserve was purchased from Italy by the Midwest Nut Producers Council supported by funding fom the USDA Rural Development program. It is the only commercial chestnut peeling line in the western hemisphere.