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Grant funding for farmers: How to apply for the NCR SARE farmer rancher grant
Published on October 29, 2013
The NCR SARE farmer/rancher grant program is a competitive grant program that is focused on promoting sustainable agriculture in the North Central Region. -
Eaton Rapids students to grow food for lunch line
Published on October 28, 2013
Students at Eaton Rapids High School will be growing fresh and highly nutritious herbs, greens and tomatoes for their own school meal program. -
Artist cooperative spurs local development
Published on October 28, 2013
As a means of bringing back a community one group of artist report explained how they thought big in a small town to obtain their dreams. -
Keeping tabs on customers’ changing and expected needs
Published on October 28, 2013
Business longevity is tied directly to the ability to “read” the customer. Achieving 104 years in business is rare, but possible. Hans Schuler shared his “Cardinal Rules” in a recent address. -
New master plans will need to be very different from traditional ones
Published on October 24, 2013
Many traditional master plans were based on a continuing growth assumption. Populations were increasing and the goal was to accommodate coordinate that new growth. -
Brainstorming is divergent thinking!
Published on October 24, 2013
Brainstorming is about broadening the base not tightening the screws. The goal is to generate many different ideas over a short period of time without evaluation, criticism or commentary. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 2
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
MSU Extension customer service workshops held on October 1, 2013 excite local community
Published on October 22, 2013
Free customer service workshops held recently in Iosco County excite and energize local community, business owners and front line workers. -
MSU Extension teams up with Gavin Orchards to celebrate Michigan apples at two West Michigan schools
Published on October 20, 2013
Elementary students tried Gingergold, Paula Red and Gala apples to determine which was their favorite.