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Street murals add vibrancy and vitality to communities
Published on May 25, 2016
Artists turn the community of Las Palmitas, Mexico, into one massive, mural that promotes community engagement and reduces crime. -
Getting Ready for Market – Part 1
Published on May 25, 2016
Food safety considerations in preparing to sell at a farmers market. -
Government website is now an essential and expected
Published on May 24, 2016
A constantly growing number of people expect an internet presence. A dynamic government webpage that provides a variety of content is now a basic part of providing government services. -
The last federally sponsored meal program undergoes nutrition standard changes
Published on May 19, 2016
The Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern changes have been announced. -
Why bike to work? The more appropriate question seems to be why not?
Published on May 16, 2016
The benefits of biking for transportation are overwhelming and opportunities abound for choosing this form of active transportation for better personal and community health. -
Build up your school garden’s soil health using compost
Published on May 2, 2016
Follow these tips for creating, purchasing and using compost. -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 4
Published on April 29, 2016
Coastal Oregon community displays giant fish made of plastic waste as an environmental message to visitors and residents. -
Inaugural Pure Award Winner announced
Published on April 29, 2016
Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism held in Lansing, Michigan in 2016. -
Ten cents a meal for school kids and farms
Published on April 22, 2016
State pilots a project for Michigan school kids and farms to support agriculture economic development and children nutrition. -
Many local governments still need to update sign regulations following the 2015 Supreme Court case
Published on April 22, 2016
It has been almost ten months since the US Supreme Court ruling on content-neutral regulation of signs. The June 2015 ruling re-emphasized and further restricted content-based regulation of signs. Many local governments have yet to adopt new regulations.