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MSU’s Bailey GREENhouse demonstrates the food cycle loop
Published on February 17, 2013
Hoophouse grows food year round, which then goes to dining hall, and that compost goes back into hoophouse. -
Cultural Currents: Artist entrepreneurs as community leaders
Published on February 17, 2013
Artist entrepreneurs bring unique skills and perspectives to town. Their contributions to community leadership add dimension, and to governance insure creative perspectives and problem-solving approaches bring unique solutions. -
Food retailing has shifted from corner groceries, to supermarkets to supercenters
Published on February 11, 2013
The evolution of the groceries have left many living in urban areas without easy access to fresh food. -
Indoor air quality may be hazardous to your health
Published on February 7, 2013
The air in today’s homes and buildings may be more polluted than outdoor air. Identifying sources of indoor air quality can lead to better health. -
Organized community planning and education can enhance home safety.
Published on February 7, 2013
Communities or homeowner groups working together within the Firewise Community Program can reduce risk of loss from wildfire or other catastrophic events. By teaming up, homeowners can protect their own residences and neighbor's homes. -
Local governments can regulate but not prohibit natural resource extraction
Published on February 4, 2013
The deciding factor is often what amounts to the likelihood of "very serious consequences." -
Community garden leaders could glean inspiration from new workshop
Published on February 4, 2013
MSU Extension workshop gives leaders ways to simplify organizing and maintaining community gardens. -
Hospital farmers markets connect communities
Published on February 2, 2013
Hospitals are answering the local food call by providing fresh produce to employees and community members through farmers markets. -
Restaurant week celebrations a boon for Michigan eateries
Published on February 2, 2013
Diners in cities across Michigan flock to restaurant week celebrations, which could provide a big boost to the ailing restaurant industry that is still hurting from the economic downturn. -
Euclidian zoning codes can be adapted to improve development opportunities
Published on January 24, 2013
Traditional zoning codes separate land uses into a variety of use categories. However, such codes can be modified to encourage and attract more creative development patterns.