News
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Food Safety Summit focused on safe produce, certified growers for FSMA
Published on March 13, 2017
Second annual Southwest Michigan Food Safety Summit certifies 45 growers. -
Creating a multicultural school garden program
Published on March 9, 2017
More students will benefit when the school garden is an inclusive space. -
Responsible and sustainable travel - Is it here to stay?
Published on March 5, 2017
Annual report reveals continuing growth and interest in responsible travel around the world. -
Bird trails added to the Blue Water Area list
Published on March 5, 2017
St. Clair Metropolitan Planning Commission strengthens visitor attraction by adding bird trails to their already comprehensive list of water trails. -
What are visitors’ first impressions of your community?
Published on March 5, 2017
Four communities in Michigan’s Thumb region will undergo the MSU Extension First Impressions program to assess tourism strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in their community. -
Gardening tips and more at this year's Starting and Sustaining a School Garden conference
Published on February 28, 2017
Come to Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Conference to get your garden off to a great start and keep it on track. -
Inside the cooperative board room: Seeking procedural excellence
Published on February 28, 2017
Cooperative boards of directors are ultimately responsible for their own financial health. Success can be achieved by understanding the co-op’s mission and respectful discussion at the board level within an agreed upon framework. -
Healthier worksites make for a healthier community
Published on February 23, 2017
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA partners with area worksites to encourage wellness. -
Montague and Whitehall school meals include locally-grown potatoes
Published on February 20, 2017
This innovative farm-to-school program involves farmers, teachers and students. -
How a bill becomes law
Published on February 20, 2017
With a new session of the Michigan legislature just underway, may bills will be proposed. Understanding the steps in how a bill becomes law can help citizens participate in the process.