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Economic analysis at the local level

Published on July 14, 2023
Local elected officials, public administrators, and citizens would like data to answer economic questions. Here are some suggested measures that are jurisdiction specific and timely.
2023 Animal Science Camp Day 4

Published on July 13, 2023
Camp is wrapping up; we’re having so much fun!
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023

Published on July 13, 2023
Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields.
Brazil's soybean trade still harbors Amazon deforestation

Published on July 13, 2023
Growing and trading soybeans, a burgeoning global commodity for both human food and animal feed, has enormous environmental impacts. Explored in Scientific Reports.
Mobile crisis response for mental health emergencies

Published on July 13, 2023
Emergency mental health help may be a phone call away.
Writing an accurate ingredient statement for packaged food products

Published on July 13, 2023
Helpful tips from the Michigan State University Product Center.
The Greening of Detroit Green Corps Summer Youth Program Visits MSU Campus

Published on July 13, 2023
FCCP team members, Sandra Lupien and Em Esch, led a group of students from The Greening of Detroit Green Corps Summer Youth Program on an interactive experience through a virtual forest developed by the Forest + Climate Visualization Partnership.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
2023 Animal Science Camp Day 3

Published on July 12, 2023
We’re halfway through the week! Campers are having a blast.
Evan Beresford Publishes Urban Forestry Commentary Piece with Mongabay

Published on July 12, 2023
FCCP Program Associate, Evan Beresford, published a commentary piece with Mongabay titled, “Five ways to increase tree cover in cities.”