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Local government strategies to protect groundwater

Published on August 3, 2023
Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal.
Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services

Published on August 3, 2023
Many believe governments should bid for jobs over a certain dollar amount. But bids are not always the best selection system. When hiring professional services Qualifications-Based Selection is the better system to use.
A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution

Published on August 3, 2023
A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established. This is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved.
2023 Survival Camp Day 3

Published on August 2, 2023
Corn hole, shelter building, and more!
Article summary: A taxonomy of anti-vaccination arguments

Published on August 2, 2023
A summary of findings of a systematic review of psychological reasons for anti-vaccination attitudes.
MSU researcher examines agricultural conservation practices to reduce environmental impact on Great Lakes

Published on August 2, 2023
Ghane receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research
Cover crop considerations for vegetables

Published on August 2, 2023
Integrating cover crops into your vegetable rotation can offer many benefits for crop and soil health.
Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration!
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.
2023 Survival Camp Day 2

Published on August 1, 2023
First Aid, shelters and more!