News
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Tools to encourage redevelopment in your downtown
Published on March 27, 2017
Collaboration between business and local government for a positive impact on your community. -
How land patents relate to planning, zoning and property taxes
Published on March 27, 2017
Virtually all land has been land patented and that property is subject to property tax and zoning regulation. -
Transplant production: Potting mix
Published on March 27, 2017
The right media is essential in order to grow healthy, productive transplants. Whether it is purchased or made on the farm, the right potting mix can be the start to a successful season. -
Upper Peninsula Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing
Published on March 23, 2017
The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but also covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product. -
Alternatives to plurality voting: Approval voting
Published on March 23, 2017
Approval voting is one of many alternatives to our system of plurality voting, but how does it work? -
Wild mushroom certification courses scheduled
Published on March 23, 2017
Courses offer foragers necessary certification for selling wild mushrooms. -
Are village president and village manager incompatible offices?
Published on March 20, 2017
A recent Attorney General opinion helps us answer whether one person can serve as both village president and village manager in Michigan. -
Celebrating the history of maple syrup
Published on March 20, 2017
Events and resources from MSU Extension and the Michigan Maple Syrup Association -
Michigan Farmers Market Association to celebrate 10 years with birthday parties across the state
Published on March 20, 2017
Celebrating 10 years of growth and achievement. -
Everyone eats: Beginning to understand social justice and community food systems
Published on March 20, 2017
The work of community food systems must reach broadly and tackle problems of access with authenticity and a concern for social justice.