News
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Growing more than produce at New City Neighbors’ urban farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Published on November 4, 2014
An urban farm is transforming a neighborhood that lacks healthy food options while providing high school students with valuable job skills. -
Startup Weekend successes support green business development
Published on October 29, 2014
A second installment of the successful Startup Weekend: Maker Edition -
Urban-grown in Muskegon: Part 1
Published on October 29, 2014
Urban Growers in Muskegon are facing more challenges than just pests and the weather. -
Science and values at the ballot box
Published on October 29, 2014
Supporting and opposing arguments to Prop 1 and Prop 2 of 2014. -
Garbage to Garden: Mid-scale composting offered as a webinar
Published on October 29, 2014
Garbage to Garden is now a two-part webinar that focuses on composting strategies for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments that want to close the sustainable loop through preserving their natural resources. -
Michigan apples now available!
Published on October 28, 2014
The fourth and final Cultivate Michigan purchasing guide for 2014 is now available and is featuring the iconic Michigan Apple! -
The 2014 Great Lakes Expo offers opportunities to learn about food hubs in Michigan
Published on October 27, 2014
This year’s Great Lakes Fruit and Vegetable Expo has opportunities for farmers to learn about ways to engage with sustainable local food systems through food hubs. -
The write-in candidate
Published on October 27, 2014
Have you completed the Michigan requirements to be a write-in candidate? -
Streamlining the zoning ordinance: Part 2
Published on October 27, 2014
Zoning can be confusing and hard to understand. There are several zoning streamlining techniques to make zoning easier to understand and use. -
Top 10 planning practices for making things happen in rural and small towns
Published on October 27, 2014
Placemaking and new economy can also work in rural small town Michigan. Here are the top 10 best practices for making that happen.