News
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Local government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park: Part 1
Published on July 2, 2013
Village of Paw Paw hosts Certified Natural Shoreline Professional 2013. -
Fireworks and wildfire: a flame to the tinder
Published on July 1, 2013
Legal consumer fireworks are the reason for thousands of wildfires annually. A little caution and following a few simple safety steps can prevent fires. -
Targeting rural tourism – advice from Ireland
Published on July 1, 2013
What can be learned about rural tourism from the Irish County of Mayo? -
Use your emotional intelligence to deal with others in conflict more effectively
Published on June 27, 2013
"Any fool can know, the point is to understand" – Albert Einstein. -
Soil Academy Phase II features nutrient stewardship practices
Published on June 27, 2013
Soil Academy Phase II is a nutrient management program focusing on 4R stewardship practices including how 4R fertilizer practices can be implemented to preserve the ecological integrity of the food system. -
Summer reading list for foodies
Published on June 27, 2013
A Michigan State University Librarian compiles a list of insightful community food systems books. -
Michigan’s version of “Shop Local” leads to $19M contract
Published on June 27, 2013
Michigan companies enter into major contract through MEDC - Pure Michigan business connect. -
Whole Foods opens in Detroit
Published on June 27, 2013
An interview with a Detroit resident reveals both concerns and positives about the new Whole Foods grocery store in Detroit. -
Community Action Agencies play a vital role in community development
Published on June 27, 2013
Community-based organizations/agencies are critical to development in southeastern Michigan. In the City of Detroit, these organizations have provided a myriad of community services from gardening to health care to housing redevelopment and construction. -
Nonprofit organizations and common misunderstandings
Published on June 27, 2013
Nonprofits are organizations that exist between the private, for-profit world and government agencies that carry out important social, economic and political functions in our society.