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National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps farmers learn about air emissions from their farms
Published on June 10, 2014
Air emissions are becoming a big concern around the world, and increasing the interest in emissions from livestock operations. Livestock farmers should take the steps to better understand the pollutants emitted from their facilities. -
Michigan Farm to Institution Network “cultivating” a stronger local food system
Published on June 6, 2014
MFIN’s new Cultivate Michigan local purchasing campaign creates a platform for Michigan Institutions to find local producers and track local purchases. -
Innovative meeting structures for youth
Published on June 6, 2014
Structured open space time during meetings can empower participants… especially youth! -
Hops: The importance of selecting the appropriate training date
Published on June 6, 2014
Date of training can affect yield and cone quality. -
Feeding kids when school is out
Published on June 6, 2014
Take advantage of local community summer meal sites to keep kids healthy this summer. -
“Do any of your vendors have watermelons?” Questions overheard at a Michigan farmers market
Published on June 6, 2014
Even though Memorial Day weekend is the un-official start of summer it make take more time for your favorite summer fruits and vegetables to appear at your local farmers market, that is, from a local farm! -
What kind of leader are you and is that working effectively?
Published on June 6, 2014
Different leadership styles can encourage or discourage teamwork. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 4, 2014
Published on June 4, 2014
Planting of summer crops in well drained urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields is proceeding at a fast pace. -
Tips for managing stress as a planning director
Published on June 2, 2014
Working as planning director can be very stressful. Like other professionals, planning directors must find ways to reduce the stress of the position. -
Residents must see themselves as partners in community revitalization
Published on June 2, 2014
Residents are critical stakeholders in the well-being of local neighborhoods. As communities struggle financially, the role of residents will become increasingly more important.