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Tax revenue declines anticipated for Inkster in 2013-14 fiscal year
Published on May 5, 2013
Inkster is anticipating a further decline in property tax revenue for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The city had already been dealing with persistent deficits and has been operating under a consent agreement with the state. -
Starting a community garden project takes organization
Published on May 5, 2013
Before you start a successful community garden project your group or organization should be able to identify some basic resources and be organized at the beginning. -
Detroit’s new urban agriculture is a good start: Part I
Published on May 4, 2013
The city of Detroit’s urban agriculture ordinance makes community gardens legal where they were once prohibited due to certain zoning rules. -
Consumers are creating demand for groceries from non-traditional retail sources
Published on May 1, 2013
From tech-savvy millennials to seniors, more people are seeking new and convenient ways to buy their food. -
New guidebook suggests planning and zoning essentials to protecting water quality
Published on April 27, 2013
Inclusion of six essential elements in master plans and zoning ordinances can help protect Michigan’s water quality. New water quality protection guidebook can help rural communities understand and include those provisions in their plans and regulations. -
With flooding throughout Michigan, families must know how to protect themselves and their property
Published on April 27, 2013
Know what steps to take to prepare yourself before, during, and after a flood to protect your home and family. -
Be prepared when spring showers bring more than flowers
Published on April 26, 2013
Taking steps now can minimize damage and protect your family when floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and other severe weather events unexpectedly occur. -
Farmers markets: Everything you need to know to sell your prepared food this farmer market season
Published on April 26, 2013
Learn more about how to prepare your business to sell a prepared food at a farmers market this summer. -
Michigan is driving forward once again – in rural Michigan too
Published on April 24, 2013
Northern Michigan is part of the "pit crew." -
Firewise practices aid agricultural producers
Published on April 20, 2013
Rural locations in the vicinity of combustible fuel loads put farms at risk of loss from fires. Agricultural producers can reduce the chance of possible loss of structures and livestock by adopting Firewise practies.