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Email can be an effective tool in community engagement processes
Published on June 2, 2014
Electronic updates can help residents and other stakeholders stay informed during community engagement processes. -
Local government and climate change: Planning for rainfall intensification in the Midwest
Published on May 29, 2014
The Third National Climate Assessment predicts increased rainfall events and flooding in the Midwest. Communities that plan ahead and adapt to predicted conditions stand to ‘weather the storm’. -
Lessons learned from shopping at farm market stands and farmers markets
Published on May 29, 2014
Shopping for food at Michigan farmers markets and farm market stands provide food, an outing with your family and supports the local economy. -
Michigan’s minimum wage workers get a raise in September 2014
Published on May 29, 2014
Changes to minimum wage prompted by citizen action to increase wages for workers is part of a national trend in 2014. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – May 28, 2014
Published on May 28, 2014
Warmer and drier weather in the past week has allowed more planting in well drained urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields. Summer crops are growing well in urban and rural hoop-houses. -
Michigan Catch and Cook program connects community members, local restaurants
Published on May 28, 2014
Through a partnership between charter fishing boats and local restaurants, anglers can take their catch to local restaurants for a delicious meal. -
Healthy benefits of popcorn popping its popularity among eaters, Michigan growers
Published on May 27, 2014
With the growing ‘pop’ularity of the snack, Michiganders are producing unique varieties in an effort to capitalize on the craze. -
Meals on Wheels: MSU's Eat at State food truck continues to promote local food systems
Published on May 27, 2014
The Eat at State “On-the-Go” food truck continues to find success by using MSU-grown and locally made ingredients. -
Annual hop acreage survey underway
Published on May 23, 2014
Opportunity for Michigan hop growers to stand-up and be counted. -
Revitalizing Detroit a hot topic at EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland
Published on May 23, 2014
The third annual EcoDistricts Incubator hosts seven cities in Portland, Oregon to help launch green ideas for city revitalization.