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Food preservation can be a holiday gift
Published on November 6, 2013
Just because the gardens have quit producing doesn’t mean you have to quit canning. Canning is a fun and easy way to make holiday gifts for friends and family. -
Cutting carbon emissions to improve the climate
Published on November 3, 2013
EPA proposes rules for future utility plants. -
The Headlands: International dark sky park
Published on November 3, 2013
Emmet County, just 2 miles west of Mackinaw City, is home to one of only 11 dark sky parks in the world. -
Michigan Food Policy Council releases report of policy recommendations for 2013
Published on November 1, 2013
This policy report encourages more investment in the local food sector to build capacity and help grow jobs. -
Facilitated discussion adds value to conference learning experience
Published on October 30, 2013
Talking with other participants about educational content while the material is still fresh in mind helps develop later application of that content to the participant’s work. -
Brainstorming is divergent thinking!
Published on October 24, 2013
Brainstorming is about broadening the base not tightening the screws. The goal is to generate many different ideas over a short period of time without evaluation, criticism or commentary. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 2
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
Building strong sovereign nations
Published on October 20, 2013
Anishinabek leadership for seven generations. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 4
Published on October 17, 2013
The fourth step: embracing accountability.