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Follow the Fish: Discover Michigan’s Great Lakes fisheries heritage
Published on June 25, 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail story series will explore how fisheries have shaped Michigan and our country. -
Recreational fishing provides food, fun, and funding for conservation in Michigan
Published on June 16, 2026
Fishing is sometimes thought of as an expensive hobby that drives coastal tourism, but it can also be an affordable way to harvest food and enjoy the great outdoors close to home. -
Free resource available to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on June 5, 2026
This fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free. -
MSU Extension offering webinar on short-term rental policy options for local communities in May and October
Published on April 15, 2026
These webinars will help local governments consider the potential policy options available to them regarding short-term rentals (STRs). -
Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit
Published on April 13, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy. -
Land Division Act amendment allowing the creation of more parcels means all local governments should review development ordinances
Published on March 24, 2026
With the authority for local governments to allow and approve more divisions of land comes the responsibility to follow the master plan and make environmentally and financially sound infrastructure decisions. -
McCole elected President of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan
Published on March 24, 2026
Dan McCole, Associate Professor in CSUS, was elected President of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan (TICOM). TICOM is a statewide tourism industry association representing tourism businesses and trade associations. -
MSU Extension Tools for Effective Facilitation 2026 programs
Published on March 2, 2026
Two three-day facilitation workshops and one advanced four-day conflict-focused program available in 2026. -
Communicating Through Conflict: Build skills for tough conversations
Published on March 2, 2026
Learn tools for navigating difficult conversations at work, in your community, and at home through these workshop opportunities in 2026. -
MSU Extension partners with Marine City and Marine City Chamber of Commerce a second time to capture visitor impressions
Published on February 19, 2026
Learn more about this one-year pilot program that seeks to understand strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities via QR codes around the Marine City community.