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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. -
EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland welcomes Detroit to envision neighborhoods of the future
Published on May 23, 2014
Understanding what EcoDistricts are and why they are important. -
Farmers markets a great learning opportunity for kids
Published on May 22, 2014
Farmers markets can be wonderful outdoor learning laboratories to help kids learn more about where their food comes from. -
Rebuilding a county’s road to prosperity
Published on May 22, 2014
St. Clair County, Mich. seeks to reinvent itself with a ten point plan from the Economic Development Alliance. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – May 21, 2014
Published on May 21, 2014
Cooler weather in the past week along with less rainfall allowed for tilling and planting in urban and semi-rural, small scale diversified farm fields. Summer crops and transplants intended for the field are growing well in urban and rural hoop-houses. -
What are the physical and mental benefits of gardening?
Published on May 19, 2014
Gardening can reduce stress and mental clarity while also helping to prevent everything from coronary disease to colon cancer. -
Creating innovative meetings
Published on May 16, 2014
You can empower participants to get more out of meeting times with Open Space. -
Changes to Site Selection GAAMP mean communities have greater opportunity to plan for food systems
Published on May 16, 2014
Michigan law requires local governments to provide for all lawful land uses where there is a demonstrated need. Is there any greater need than food? -
Frankenmuth Farmers Market opens for 10th season this week
Published on May 15, 2014
Michigan State University Extension recommends farmers markets as a great way to connect with your community and support local food. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report - May 14, 2014
Published on May 14, 2014
Warm weather has arrived along with abundant rainfall in the past week that has delayed some planting in the field.