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Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from
Published on December 2, 2020
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from. -
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?
Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future? -
What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?
Published on November 6, 2020
The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements. -
Is planning relevant?
Published on October 30, 2020
A list of five lessons about design and planning of the built environment for issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. -
MSU Tollgate Farm presents Holiday Lights on the Farm
Published on October 30, 2020
Enjoy a fun-filled evening gazing at beautiful, lighted holiday displays. -
Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas
Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards
Published on October 19, 2020
Michigan is an outlier in its election of University Board Members. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 3
Published on October 19, 2020
Obtain a copy of your ballot and be prepared before you vote. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 2
Published on October 19, 2020
Explore the responsibilities of these boards and how the public can become involved and attend the meetings. -
"Due Process" is often a source of lost court cases in local government
Published on September 30, 2020
In planning and zoning due process is simple to do, but maybe because it is so simple it is often overlooked. Yet many times it is one of the most important things to get right.