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Sustainability speaker series: Paving the path to a greener future
Published on December 1, 2023
New speaker series offers opportunity to “lunch and learn” with a variety of sustainability topics. -
Cohort members announced for the 2024 Leadership Advancement Program
Published on November 30, 2023
The Great Lakes Leadership Academy has selected 24 individuals to participate in 2024. -
Part 2 of the preventative controls for human food training course is now available to take
Published on November 28, 2023
Michigan State University Extension is now offering on-site group training for Michigan food companies! -
Michigan coastal community recognizes MSU Extension program as a catalyst for community and economic development
Published on November 14, 2023
Four years after the City of St. Clair participated in the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Program through MSU Extension, community leaders recognized the project as catalyst for “Freighter Walk” success. -
The Open Meetings Act and remote participation in public meetings
Published on November 9, 2023
What does Michigan’s Open Meetings Act say about remote participation in public meetings? -
Three food businesses win $20K at Start Garden Demo Day
Published on October 5, 2023
The annual event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan took place on September 20, 2023. -
Join the 2024 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit or East Lansing
Published on October 3, 2023
Create a plan for your farm, educational garden or homestead. -
Michigan Compiled Law may be the preferred way to cite state law
Published on September 15, 2023
There is more than one way to cite state law. There are several reasons to use the MCL citation over the Public Act number. -
Zoning and police power ordinances are not the same, and should not be mixed together
Published on September 15, 2023
There are three types of ordinances local government might adopt. Important to focus on the difference between police power ordinances and zoning ordinances. -
Overlay zoning districts can be a valuable tool
Published on September 15, 2023
Overlay zoning districts is a valid tool in some conditions. But be careful not to overuse it when more traditional zoning techniques can do the job.