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Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam: A unique trail on an international scale is in development
Published on December 19, 2016
A massive, non-motorized hiking and biking trail being developed around the Hardy Pond in Mecosta and Newaygo counties will put west Michigan on the map when it comes to outdoor adventure destinations. -
December is National Fruitcake Month
Published on December 19, 2016
Learn more about this holiday dessert this December. -
Planning commissions and zoning board of appeals required to have three year staggered terms
Published on December 19, 2016
Michigan statute requires three-year staggered terms of office. But many communities have gotten off that pattern. It is a problem that needs correcting. -
What is parliamentary procedure?
Published on December 19, 2016
How parliamentary procedure can help a variety of different groups. -
Stronger Economies Together: Could your Michigan community benefit?
Published on December 16, 2016
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Stronger Economies Together program provides rural communities with increased capacity to work together regionally to improve economic development. -
Leaders in Economic Alliance Development: Your first step toward rural regional economic development
Published on December 16, 2016
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Leaders in Economic Alliance Development program provides rural communities with increased capacity to work together regionally to improve economic development. -
Registration now open for the 2017 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference
Published on December 16, 2016
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Brewers Guild are pleased to announce that registration for the third annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference is now open. This event will take place March 2-3, 2017, in Detroit. -
Branding for farmer veterans creates awareness and differentiation
Published on December 16, 2016
The Homegrown By Heroes label allows consumers to know that they are helping to support veterans engaged in agricultural-related endeavors. -
Healthy Food Connect offers educational series
Published on December 15, 2016
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted the first of an educational series on food topics. The first gathering focused on food policy. -
What does “collaboration” really mean?
Published on December 15, 2016
Understanding the collaborative process can help address complex natural resource issues.