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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. -
Building strong sovereign nations
Published on October 20, 2013
Anishinabek leadership for seven generations. -
Marketing to green consumers
Published on October 20, 2013
The market for environmentally-friendly packaging and products will grow while price, quality and durability remain important to consumers. -
Embracing 21st-century international tourism in Michigan: Part 2
Published on October 20, 2013
Getting through Road Blocks and Getting Permission to Enter an International Destination. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 4
Published on October 17, 2013
The fourth step: embracing accountability. -
Add a frontage quality analysis to your next walking audit
Published on October 17, 2013
Conventional walking audits only assess municipal infrastructure like sidewalks and crosswalks. Since walkability is also dependent on how interesting the walk is, conduct a frontage quality analysis for a more robust assessment of walkability. -
Food hubs seen as profitable businesses
Published on October 17, 2013
A nationwide survey shows that, across the country, food hubs are growing to meet the need for local food distribution infrastructure. -
Complete streets in Michigan: Progress, pitfalls and promise
Published on October 17, 2013
Three years after Michigan’s complete streets legislation became law, design guidance is improving and research into the benefits of complete streets is continuing to emerge, yet funding for projects is lean and implementation seems limited. -
Avoid fraud in the healthcare insurance marketplace
Published on October 17, 2013
Be cautious as you shop for insurance in the marketplace. Work with trained navigators and certified applicant counselors to avoid fraud. -
Flint, Mich., area urban agriculture report – October 16, 2013
Published on October 17, 2013
Fall weather has arrived; retreated, then returned in the past month as the outdoor growing season ends.