News
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Business, incubators, launch pads and pop-ups
Published on October 9, 2017
Creative ways to launch a new business toward success. -
When to mingle with trail-makers and influence your town’s future
Published on October 3, 2017
Attend monthly meetings and events of the Jackson Walkable Communities Coalition. -
Why mingle with trail-makers?
Published on October 3, 2017
Attending multiuse trail planning meetings can benefit you and your community. -
Outdoor recreation is important to Michigan’s communities, economy and future
Published on October 2, 2017
Outdoor Industry Association provides state-by-state reporting on the impact of outdoor recreation on jobs, wages, and tax revenue. -
The new Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint
Published on September 20, 2017
A new food hub space to make it possible for locally produced food to reach broader markets in the metro Flint area just broke ground. -
Eating seasonally: An insider’s view of carrot production in Northwest Lower Michigan
Published on September 20, 2017
Cultivate Michigan tour participants experience the importance of purchasing locally through a recent featured food tour. -
Problems to avoid when starting a food manufacturing business
Published on September 19, 2017
Seeing an opportunity for a food product is just the first step. Proper planning is essential for success. -
Thinking about food systems when disaster strikes
Published on September 18, 2017
The recent storms, flooding, and wildfires force us to think about the health of our food system. -
How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results
Published on September 11, 2017
Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth. -
USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens
Published on September 6, 2017
Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018.