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International tourism continues to climb without interruptions
Published on February 1, 2016
The annual report reflects the previous year’s statistics and changes in the industry. This could help shape tourism in your community. -
Flint leaders working to build community sustainability
Published on February 1, 2016
Many local organizations and residents are working to make sure plastic water bottles and filters are recycled. -
Lessons learned from a career in school nutrition
Published on January 28, 2016
Amy Klinkoski, Nutrition Services Coordinator for Grand Rapids Public Schools, shares her values and advice for the next generation. -
MSU Extension awarded grant to train school food service staff in local produce utilization
Published on January 26, 2016
Equipping food service staff with appropriate training and resources can boost Farm to School efforts. -
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 1
Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water. -
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 2
Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water. -
Ranking the largest retiree health care unfunded liabilities in Michigan
Published on January 26, 2016
The top 20 unfunded liabilities across cities, villages and townships in Michigan. -
Onsite wastewater treatment systems programs
Published on January 25, 2016
Understanding how a household wastewater treatment system works can help protect an individual’s health and the environment. -
Hendrick recommended as Dean of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU
Published on January 25, 2016
Hendrick is an MSU alumnus who currently serves as interim dean for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science at Ohio State University. -
January 2016 compliance date to claim exempt status under FSMA
Published on January 20, 2016
It may come as a surprise to small produce growers that are exempt from the FDA’s new Produce Safety Rule that they need documentation of their status by Jan. 26, 2016