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Planning to sell at a farmers market? Winter is the best time to plan
Published on January 30, 2014
Use the cold winter months to your advantage and create a plan for the upcoming farmers market season. -
How to report a food safety problem – Part 2
Published on January 29, 2014
Know who to contact if you experience a problem with food served away from the home. -
American Indians and the Affordable Care Act
Published on January 29, 2014
The Act contains special provisions for American Indians and Alaska Natives. -
Become a label sleuth to detect locally-produced foods
Published on January 28, 2014
This time of year there are just not as many farmers markets open offering fresh local foods. Becoming a label sleuth can help you find those items grown, made and processed locally. -
The challenging process of site plan review
Published on January 28, 2014
Site plan review of proposed developments and projects can seem like a daunting task, especially to new commissioners. However, a well-written code explaining the requirements and procedures is the best approach to address such issues. -
Documentaries about Flint area urban agriculture will be featured January 30 on PBS!
Published on January 28, 2014
The Emmy-nominated "The Kings of Flint" and its sister film, "Flint River Farm," were selected by WTTW-TV in Chicago to be part of its national series, "Local USA." -
Overcoming school garden barriers
Published on January 28, 2014
There are many creative ways to overcome school garden barriers for a successful school garden program. -
Local meat producers have more options for their meat products
Published on January 27, 2014
Farmers who raise and sell their meat locally have more control over their marketing decisions, and receive higher prices for their product than those selling to buyers outside their regions, says USDA. -
Michigan city government revenues and spending since the Great Recession
Published on January 27, 2014
Michigan City governments have experienced significant revenue shortfalls since 2008. In response, they have cut spending in areas such as city council offices and other general government functions while sparing public safety from the harshest cuts. -
Starting and sustaining a school garden
Published on January 27, 2014
Teachers, administrators and volunteer leaders can learn how to create and implement effective school gardens by attending the Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Workshop.