News
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When the phone rings, is your community prepared?
Published on September 11, 2014
If a company asks you today “Where can I set up shop in your community?” are you prepared to answer? Knowing your communities’ available sites and amenities is essential for growth. -
Enterovirus D68’ – another infectious disease gains momentum
Published on September 11, 2014
Health officials are warning of yet again another infectious disease and this one is particularly dangerous to children. The virus, called the Enterovirus 68 or (EV-D68) is becoming widespread. -
Creating safe neighborhoods through form
Published on September 10, 2014
Getting the form built right is the basis of five positive principles that create safe neighborhoods. -
Paddle & Pour in Port Huron
Published on September 10, 2014
Third annual paddling event draws out record numbers to Michigan’s national water trail in St. Clair County. -
Local hops harvesting
Published on September 8, 2014
Connecting local hops with a local brewery allows participants to have a deeper connection to their local food systems. -
Spice up your tailgate with Michigan meats
Published on September 8, 2014
Local meat offers a wide range of Michigan beef, lamb, pork and goat that will help you create a memorable menu for your guests. -
Combatting obesity in rural communities
Published on September 5, 2014
The Rural Obesity Prevention Toolkit – a comprehensive tool for practitioners. -
Demand for beef: The good and the bad
Published on September 4, 2014
Domestic consumers seem to be reacting to higher prices and to concerns about the health impacts of beef consumption; resulting in more consumption of plant-based products and other meats. -
Building relationships – key to helping move people out of poverty
Published on September 3, 2014
Understanding the stages of building relationships helps people of all classes unite. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – September 3, 2014
Published on September 3, 2014
Plant disease pressures remain high for growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens as harvest continues.