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Lenawee County dairy farm to host this summer’s last Breakfast on the Farm event Aug. 27
Published on August 3, 2016
Come to Hartland Farms for the last Breakfast on the Farm event of the year. Join us for a delicious breakfast, and learn how Michigan farms work hard to bring safe, nutritious food to our tables. -
Why you should consider shopping at a farmers market
Published on August 3, 2016
Consumers and communities benefit from farmers market transactions. -
Gleaning: Reducing food waste and feeding the hungry
Published on August 2, 2016
Local farmers markets are home to gleaning initiatives that help community members who need it most. -
Latest national food hub survey findings released
Published on August 2, 2016
National survey documents impacts of food hubs on local food systems. -
Summer drought? Not on Southeast Michigan freeways
Published on July 26, 2016
Heavy rains recently closed freeways due to flooding. Why does this occur and what can individuals do to reduce stormwater flooding? -
What is a Headlee Override?
Published on July 25, 2016
What does it mean when a local government unit asks voters to approve a Headlee Override? -
Remembering an Alcona County Quilt Trail founder
Published on July 25, 2016
An avid quilter and the designer, painter and powerhouse behind Michigan’s first Quilt Trail recently passed away. -
A Refresher on Proposal A and Local Property Taxes
Published on July 25, 2016
Proposal A changed education finance in Michigan, but it also changed the local property tax system. -
What is the Headlee Amendment and How Does It Affect Local Taxes?
Published on July 25, 2016
This election season, some voters will see the term “Headlee Amendment” in a ballot question. So, what does the Headlee Amendment do? -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 21, 2016
Published on July 21, 2016
Growers are continuing to irrigate crops and hoping for rain to fall this weekend in the Flint area.