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Zoning district, tax assessor classifications not the same thing

Published on September 1, 2022
Some improperly use tax assessor classifications as an indicator of zoning district, but they are not the same and one should never base zoning decisions on property tax classifications.
A Passion for Bugs Leads to MSU

Published on August 31, 2022
Taylor Hori followed her passion for bugs and it led her straight to Michigan State University.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters.
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute develops employability skills

Published on August 31, 2022
Check out this unique learning experience that fosters employability skills and so much more.
What do you value in a career?

Published on August 31, 2022
When you understand what you value most, finding a career and an employer that closely fits your values can increase your job satisfaction and overall happiness.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Apples being harvested this week include Jonathan for processing and McIntosh, and finishing up early season Honeycrisp strains.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
With classes starting up again and many of our vegetable specialists involved with that, this is the last big weekly report of the season.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Many McIntosh and Honeycrisp sites are showing increasing signs of maturity this week. First pick likely to begin as early as next week, slightly ahead of predicted harvest date. Galas still a bit immature.
Fostering community, encouraging healthy lifestyles and strengthening food security in northwest Detroit

Published on August 31, 2022
The Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation celebrates new growth and capacity building in 2022.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022

Published on August 30, 2022
This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.