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• Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived

  Published on December 16, 2015
  Presentations on a variety of marketing options and business basics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing.

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  Catch & Cook program welcomes new businesses in 2015

  Published on December 16, 2015
  Charter anglers looking to have their catch prepared by the pros at local restaurants now have more options.

• Are you hosting effective meetings? Part 2

  Published on December 16, 2015
  Establish meeting follow-up is just as important and stating its purpose.

• Are you hosting effective meetings? Part 1

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Understanding the difference between tangible and intangible objectives can help your meeting outcome.

• Ripple effect mapping reveals MSU Extension program impacts

  Published on December 14, 2015
  Program success documented through ripple effecting mapping with the help of MSU Extension educators.

• Training grants support northern Michigan business growth

  Published on December 14, 2015
  Skilled Trades Training Fund helping Michigan employers close the qualified workers employment gap.

• Facilitative leadership continues success

  Published on December 9, 2015
  MSU Extension staff members continue successful and popular leadership program.

• Freeway to freelancing

  Published on December 3, 2015
  Self-employment has rewards and risks. Managing your time is one crucial element. Having the right environment to work efficiently will lead to profitability and sustainability.

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  The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 1

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies.

• Rise of the contingent worker

  Published on November 30, 2015
  Self-employment continues to increase as a viable option, as full-time employment opportunities decrease. Along with this trend, the benefit safety nets that full time employment provides are also vanishing.