News
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Village of Elkton receives results from surprise visitors to guide tourism development
Published on November 6, 2017
First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors. -
Imlay City receives tourism development suggestions from surprise visitors
Published on November 2, 2017
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors. -
Food production foibles
Published on November 2, 2017
Having a licensed product along with a licensed facility are a great beginning. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. -
Who is Cesar Chavez?
Published on October 30, 2017
A story regarding the legacy of prominent union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. -
Can urban and rural communities be successful without collaboration? - History of planning Part 2
Published on October 30, 2017
Regional cooperation dates back to colonial planning and explains why planning should not occur in a vacuum. -
Co-working space: the next frontier
Published on October 27, 2017
Working from home may have its advantages, but having a supportive community of other workers in your environment can lend to creativity, networking and productivity. -
Cultivate Michigan initiative promotes Michigan cabbages by hosting a field trip
Published on October 25, 2017
A recent Cultivate Michigan field trip in southeastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the cabbage crop to farmers and consumers, and its versatility and value to institutional food purchasers. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Oct. 20, 2017
Published on October 23, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm and market gardens in the Flint area. -
Planning with water in mind: Part Two
Published on October 20, 2017
Communities can help insure water availability -
Planning with water in mind: Part One
Published on October 20, 2017
Communities can help insure water availability