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Putting local food on institutional menus creates delicious opportunities to get the season’s flavor
Published on July 29, 2014
Beaumont Health System has embraced the opportunity to include Michigan fruit and vegetables on patients’ plates and cafeteria options! -
Turn up the turnips
Published on July 29, 2014
You can easily grow fresh Michigan turnips at home or find them at a farmers market or grocery store throughout the season. -
Entrepreneurs: The backbone of the economy
Published on July 29, 2014
MSU Extension statewide Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference focuses on helping communities learn tools and resources to help entrepreneurs thrive in your town. -
YMCA Veggie Van expands to Lakeshore
Published on July 28, 2014
The popular mobile market program is operating a second “van” that will serve several locations in the Muskegon area. -
A walkability paradox: Cars may improve the pedestrian experience
Published on July 24, 2014
It may seem counterintuitive, but cars are needed to make most walkable urban retail environments successful. The key is how communities manage those cars to enhance the pedestrian experience and support business activity. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 23, 2014
Published on July 23, 2014
A mid-summer dry period and moderate temperatures in the past week has assisted fruit set and sizing in vegetable crops in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. -
Happy Birthday Detroit - the 313 Turns 313 Years Old!
Published on July 23, 2014
The city of Detroit and the Detroit River have experienced a great deal of environmental change in the last 313 years. Then, like now, it’s impassioned citizens and groups that work to help make the city and the river great. -
University interns and urban redevelopment
Published on July 23, 2014
University students can play important roles for urban non-profit organizations. -
Prevent skin cancer while enjoying time outdoors
Published on July 22, 2014
Protect your skin, eyes and immune system from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays not only during the summer but year round. -
Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience
Published on July 22, 2014
With rainfall intensification predicted in the Midwest, a new checklist guides communities in developing policies and standards to improve flood resilience.