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Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – April 24, 2015
Published on April 24, 2015
The first report of the season for growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. -
Ramp up or begin your farm to school program
Published on April 22, 2015
Farm to school is more than just sourcing local food. Take advantage of grants that are open to support your farm to school program. -
Understanding the urban transect
Published on April 20, 2015
The urban transect is a community analysis tool that can lead to better understanding of community form and patterns. -
Paper, plastic or reusable bags? Alpena youth ‘bagging it’ for Earth Day
Published on April 20, 2015
Alpena elementary students apply their art skills on Earth Day to promote awareness and action toward the issue of plastic pollution and marine debris in our Great Lakes. -
Teaching medical students to cook
Published on April 20, 2015
MSU Extension and MSU College of Human Medicine pilot project was a success. -
Form based code/zoning may not be an advantage for rural zoning districts
Published on April 20, 2015
Form based code is an important and innovative zoning style for urban areas including downtowns. But it may not hold advantages for application in rural zoning districts. -
“E” leadership team is an entrepreneur’s “A” team
Published on April 20, 2015
E-Leadership teams are a key piece to becoming an entrepreneur-friendly community. -
Wild mushroom certification course offered
Published on April 15, 2015
Course offers foragers necessary certification for selling wild mushrooms. -
Separation of powers improves decision-making
Published on April 15, 2015
Administrative decisions made by the right government body can improve approval time and reduce risk. -
Spring is wildfire season
Published on April 14, 2015
The 2015 wildfire season is keeping many fire departments busy managing local grass fires. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, most are the result of human activities.