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Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies
Published on April 1, 2016
All too often, community master plans include wonderfully crafted visions and goals, but fall short on the detail needed in the form of individual strategies. It is detailed strategies that are most likely to lead to plan implementation. -
Gordon Guyer, MSU's 18th president and former director of MSU Extension, dies
Published on March 31, 2016
Guyer served as the director of MSU Extension from 1973 to 1985. -
Do not underfund a planning and zoning program
Published on March 29, 2016
Under budgeting for planning and zoning may result in a poorly run planning and zoning program which may do more harm than good. Cost savings can be realized by use of joint planning, sharing zoning administrator services, and other cooperative efforts. -
Building teen's civic toolbox – Part 2: Thinking and acting globally
Published on March 29, 2016
One youth’s perspective on building teen’s civic toolbox to help engage with the world in a globally conscious way. -
Community volunteers bring maple sugaring science and history to life
Published on March 25, 2016
Participants celebrated the 2016 maple syrup season during the Maple Tapping and Pancake Feast at the Tollage Farm and Education Center. -
Placemaking for tourism - How to attract new visitors and talent to your region
Published on March 23, 2016
A two-part webinar highlighting placemaking as an economic development strategy, detailing Michigan's tourism economy and providing strategies to enhance tourist experiences through placemaking. -
Working together to increase Michigan institutions local food purchasing
Published on March 22, 2016
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network convened institutions, organizations and supply chain stakeholders to promote local product procurement. -
Michigan Fresh from the hoophouse
Published on March 22, 2016
Hoophouses are in production all across the state to provide local produce to hungry customers this spring. -
What exactly is craft beer?
Published on March 22, 2016
Find out what defines a craft brewer compared to a non-craft brewer. -
Sweeten your day with Michigan maple syrup
Published on March 22, 2016
March means its maple syrup season in Michigan.