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James Bond movies and effective meetings share something
Published on November 25, 2015
Both can create action, expectations and results! -
Is it a conflict of interest for a board member of an organization to serve as a volunteer: Part 1
Published on November 24, 2015
Boards of nonprofits and public bodies occasionally have questions about how to handle individuals serving in two roles, here are some thoughts. -
Is it a conflict of interest for a board member of an organization to serve as a volunteer: Part 2
Published on November 24, 2015
Boards of nonprofits and public bodies occasionally have questions about how to handle individuals serving in two roles, here are some thoughts -
Working with Michigan’s agriculture seasonality for Farm to School programs
Published on November 24, 2015
Start planning to include Michigan’s summer bounty in your Summer Food Service Program. -
November is Sweet Potato Awareness month
Published on November 23, 2015
Sweet potatoes are a healthy source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. -
A how-to guide to eating for the season
Published on November 23, 2015
Michigan agriculture makes seasonal eating easy. -
Quiet wildfire period in Michigan should be cause for concern
Published on November 23, 2015
Although the Great Lakes Region has had a couple of relatively quiet wildfire years, homeowners shouldn’t count on this trend continuing. Once normal warm, dry conditions return, they will pose a serious threat. -
Community gardens cultivate healthier neighbors in Flint
Published on November 23, 2015
This growing season’s stories of two of Flint’s community gardens positive influence in their neighborhoods, and their abundant food production, truly highlights their power to positively affect communities. -
Community leaders: Has waiting for the phone to ring been a successful strategy for redevelopment?
Published on November 23, 2015
Redevelopment Ready Community program offers assistance to communities wanting to “be prepared” and “be proactive”. -
Informing youth about polarizing political issues
Published on November 20, 2015
Teach youth to be civically active, ask critical questions and listen to understand rather than respond.