News
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Plurality voting isn’t the only option for elections
Published on February 2, 2017
There are other ways to select our elected officials. Is it time to consider some of them? -
Alternative to plurality voting: ranked-choice voting
Published on February 2, 2017
Ranked-choice voting is one of the most common alternatives to plurality voting. How does it work? -
15 minutes today to help ensure freshwater for tomorrow
Published on February 1, 2017
University of Michigan online survey about large capacity water withdrawals aims to illuminate the gap between expert and public opinion. -
Making the most of SNAP benefits
Published on January 30, 2017
Healthy eating on a budget isn’t always a snap, but these tricks can make it easier. -
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
Published on January 26, 2017
What you should understand. -
Regional food security coalition launches new website
Published on January 26, 2017
New site aims to inform and improve access to services. -
Move your school garden education indoors this winter
Published on January 26, 2017
Try seasonal taste testing activities in the classroom to continue learning about Michigan agriculture. -
The Urban Agriculture trend continues in 2017
Published on January 26, 2017
Urban agriculture can reconnect communities with healthy food, thereby supporting economic opportunities and innovative ideas around land use. Several new resources for urban agriculture were published in 2016 which support the movement going forward. -
Upper Peninsula Meat Processing Feasibility Study results released
Published on January 24, 2017
Strategies for growth in the Upper Peninsula’s meat value chain. -
Seasonal eating in the winter months
Published on January 24, 2017
Michigan residents can still enjoy locally produced foods when the snow is falling.