News
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Making the most of "shoulder seasons"
Published on November 28, 2016
Partnering with your local DDA to warm up those "cold shoulders." -
Consider composting in your school garden this fall
Published on November 28, 2016
There are still opportunities to get in the garden in late fall and early winter. -
What is the role of tribal and local government?
Published on November 28, 2016
What about state government? -
Michigan school gardens in winter
Published on November 28, 2016
There are many educational activities that can be done in the winter to keep the students connected to and learning from the garden, such as seed saving. -
Porcupine quillwork, the Anishinaabe and federal policies
Published on November 28, 2016
Learn more about the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. -
Document every step in zoning ordinance adoption
Published on November 28, 2016
It is important to document, in writing, every step when adopting or amending a zoning ordinance. Do not trust memory, or the ability to go back at a later date to find needed documentation. -
Farm Incubator Program in the Upper Peninsula
Published on November 28, 2016
Now completing its second year of the Apprentice Farmer Program, the Michigan State University North Farm provides opportunities for beginning farmers to realize their farm dreams. -
Joint zoning board of appeals can be done
Published on November 22, 2016
The Michigan Municipal Joint Planning Act allows for joint planning commissions but overlooks joint zoning board of appeals. It can still be done but takes considerable finesse to accomplish. -
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?
Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights. -
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?
Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean?