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Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses
Published on February 17, 2016
MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets. -
A list of essentials for the Michigan day-hiker: Part 1
Published on February 17, 2016
Planning a hike or another outdoor activity? Be prepared ahead of time with these hiking essentials. -
A list of essentials for the Michigan multi-day backpacking trip: Part 2
Published on February 17, 2016
Want to take a multi-day hiking trip? Make sure you are prepared with these essentials. -
New year, new ideas, new projects, new financial woes
Published on February 17, 2016
Communities can take advantage of crowd-granting program to help fund new projects. -
Regional planning: Part 1
Published on February 16, 2016
Research continues to suggest that regional planning, as done in Michigan, does not work very effectively. -
Citizen Planner Online again open for enrollment
Published on February 16, 2016
The Citizen Planner program teaches community leaders the fundamentals for making informed land use decisions and is once again available online in a convenient, self-paced format. -
Arts and culture impacts Michigan’s economy
Published on February 15, 2016
Arts and culture destinations made $2.5 billion in 2012, 18 percent of Michigan’s total tourism revenues. -
Annual tourism report reveals growing interest in responsible tourism
Published on February 12, 2016
Communities that support responsible tourism can reap the benefits of a strengthened local community while mitigating negative impacts on the environment. -
Lead in Michigan: MSU Extension launches website full of educational resources on lead
Published on February 11, 2016
Lead exposure is an issue that concerns thousands of people in communities throughout Michigan -
Can people with opposing views find common ground?
Published on February 4, 2016
Perhaps, but it takes a willingness to move beyond their positions.