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Local food lovers and cyclists come together for food and farm bike tour
Published on October 8, 2015
The fourth annual Tour de Food was hosted by Skyline Camp & Retreat Center, to better connect residents to farmers and good food through a family friendly outing. -
Celebrate the Michigan harvest in October
Published on October 7, 2015
Highlighting the importance of food in the U.S. is the goal of National Food Day, celebrated on October 24. -
Farm to school continues to flourish
Published on October 6, 2015
Northwest Michigan leading the way to a healthy school environment. -
County government in Michigan based on four models
Published on October 6, 2015
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1
Published on October 6, 2015
Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances. -
The high cost of soil testing for urban agriculture makes financial sustainability questionable
Published on October 5, 2015
Before anyone launches an urban farm, environmental soil tests should be completed. The high costs of these tests are difficult to repay for the small farmer using produce sales as the source of income. -
Manage parking rather than laying more pavement in your downtown
Published on October 5, 2015
Parking management can save municipalities money and make parking more efficient in your downtown. -
County government structure varies from state to state
Published on October 5, 2015
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Michigan venison is a healthy local protein source
Published on October 5, 2015
Deer hunting offers nutritional, physical and social-emotional benefits. -
Wish your community project could receive 50:50 funding?
Published on October 2, 2015
Crowdgranting can be the answer to that question.