News
-
Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Pre-conference
Published on December 21, 2016
Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Feb. 22, 2017. -
Healthy Food Connect offers educational series
Published on December 15, 2016
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted the first of an educational series on food topics. The first gathering focused on food policy. -
Open a lemonade stand in your downtown
Published on December 12, 2016
Showcase your downtown’s finest vacant buildings by turning lemons into lemonade. -
Oakland County forms new food policy council
Published on December 12, 2016
Launched in September, this council is joining a sizeable network of food policy councils throughout Michigan. -
Long term unemployed hindered by databased hiring practices
Published on December 5, 2016
The first line of any business is their employees. They produce the product and make contact with the customer. Procuring and properly providing personnel with compensation consistent with their contribution cannot be overlooked. -
Making the most of "shoulder seasons"
Published on November 28, 2016
Partnering with your local DDA to warm up those "cold shoulders." -
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. -
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. -
School nutrition directors visit local dairy processing plant
Published on November 16, 2016
For those looking to source locally, dairy is an easy option. -
What is the first impression of your community?
Published on November 3, 2016
I-69 Thumb region partners with MSU Extension for assessments of communities through the eyes of first time visitors.