News
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Participating in your Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
Published on August 7, 2013
A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part one of a two part series. The second article discusses the content of a CWPP. -
Michigan’s Public Land Management Strategy and PILT
Published on August 7, 2013
MDNR officials explain new Public Land Management Strategy and PILT rules to northern county commissioners. -
Successful rural placemaking: a Newaygo County example
Published on August 7, 2013
Placemaking efforts can improve infrastructure and provide safe, healthy recreation and tourism opportunities while promoting economic development for rural Michigan communities. -
Invite more youth into the boardroom
Published on August 5, 2013
An important and large component of society is often absent from community boards and committees – youth! -
National farmers market week: August 4-10, 2013
Published on August 2, 2013
10 reasons to shop farmers markets. -
Multi-stakeholder cooperatives: a community example
Published on August 1, 2013
Fleshing out how communities business and leaders can work together to create a viable economy that recirculates dollars and celebrates locality as a strategy. -
Looking for a new RV?
Published on July 31, 2013
Think through the finances when making a purchase of an recreation vehicle. -
Schoolyard gardens
Published on July 31, 2013
Promoting children’s physical and mental well-being. -
Flint, Mich., area urban agriculture report – July 31, 2013
Published on July 31, 2013
Cooler weather and regular rainfall in the past week has crops recovering from the intense heat earlier this month. -
Get on the bus or your bike!
Published on July 31, 2013
Urban garden and farm tours showcase the best of Detroit and Flint.