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Airbnb provides tools to help regulate short-term rentals for local governments
Published on January 6, 2017
The release of a 31-page report that serves as a tool for global communities can help shape policy and decisions for regulating short-term rental under the sharing economy platform Airbnb. -
New resources will help professionals use Michigan produce in school meal programs
Published on December 27, 2016
Making Michigan Recipes Work is a series of resources designed to help school food professionals expand scratch cooking, Farm to School programs, and use of Michigan produce. -
Climate change and the increasing probability of extreme weather
Published on December 22, 2016
With another record warm year, rising averages are increasing the odds of extreme weather. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part one
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part two
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan. -
Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam: A unique trail on an international scale is in development
Published on December 19, 2016
A massive, non-motorized hiking and biking trail being developed around the Hardy Pond in Mecosta and Newaygo counties will put west Michigan on the map when it comes to outdoor adventure destinations. -
Stronger Economies Together: Could your Michigan community benefit?
Published on December 16, 2016
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Stronger Economies Together program provides rural communities with increased capacity to work together regionally to improve economic development. -
Leaders in Economic Alliance Development: Your first step toward rural regional economic development
Published on December 16, 2016
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Leaders in Economic Alliance Development program provides rural communities with increased capacity to work together regionally to improve economic development. -
Branding for farmer veterans creates awareness and differentiation
Published on December 16, 2016
The Homegrown By Heroes label allows consumers to know that they are helping to support veterans engaged in agricultural-related endeavors. -
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.