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Basics of bylaws
Published on May 1, 2014
Understanding the fundamentals of the purpose of bylaws can help a group move forward more effectively. -
Bringing barley back to the Michigan agricultural economy
Published on April 28, 2014
Due to the increasing demand for locally-sourced products in everything from the salads we eat to the beer we drink, barley, produced for malt, is being revisited as a potential crop for Michigan agriculture. -
Continuous communication is essential in collaborative partnerships: Part 4
Published on April 28, 2014
Using continuous communication to sustain collective impact. -
This summer you might be paying more for your summer brats and hotdogs
Published on April 28, 2014
A virus infecting swine herds could result in a smaller supply of pork this summer. -
From restaurant to wholesale: Part 3
Published on April 25, 2014
Many factors affect the licensing of your popular restaurant dishes and sauces. Learn how the type of product, business name and level of sales can change the rules for your restaurant. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report - April 25, 2014
Published on April 25, 2014
Spring weather has arrived, retreated, then returned in the past few weeks yet the indoor growing season is well underway in urban and rural hoop-houses. -
Preparation is essential when selling your food product to a distributor
Published on April 25, 2014
Food businesses that want to sell their food to a distributor can benefit from adjusting their product price, configuring a pallet pack size, checking references and much more. -
Farmers markets now accepting small winery applications
Published on April 25, 2014
Because of the growing number of wineries in Michigan, many markets have embraced the PA 100, and are excited to work with small wineries and cideries. -
Springtime in Michigan: A wildfire tinderbox
Published on April 24, 2014
Spring is the time of year with the highest number of wildfires in Michigan. Most of these are the result of human activities from burning leaves, brush and other trash. Farms and rural dwellings are most at risk. -
LEED credit for growing food: Part 2
Published on April 24, 2014
Local food Credit options 2 and 3 give greater options for supporting local food through monetary and volunteer support pledges.