News
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4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on September 18, 2020
Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition.
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How do I build a commercial kitchen at home or on my farm?
Published on September 11, 2020
Steps to take before construction.
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Legislative body involvement in zoning administrative decisions can raise important questions
Published on September 11, 2020
Michigan zoning is set up to mimic the three branches of federal government with separation of powers. But it is not done perfectly, and requires some careful consideration when thinking about how things are done in your community.
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Do you require training for your zoning administrator? You should
Published on September 1, 2020
Zoning administrators are among the most important local officials – how well they do, or not do - their jobs have a great impact on the future of their communities.
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The forgotten law: Planning Commission review of capital expenditures
Published on September 1, 2020
When government proposes to buy land, buildings, renovate or build, the proposal should be reviewed by that government’s planning commission first.
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Benefits of side-disking hop rows
Published on August 25, 2020
Side disking helps prevent cross cultivation, reduces weeds and prevents alley growth.
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Seed to Kitchen Collaborative comes to Michigan
Published on August 4, 2020
This new vegetable variety testing program serves the needs of organic, direct-market vegetable growers.
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Annual entrepreneurship conference provides solutions to rural communities in advance of pandemic
Published on July 21, 2020
City of Alma, Mich. adopts rural connectivity solution in advance of the pandemic allowing students to access the web while being confined to learning from home.
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Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation
Published on July 16, 2020
A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act.
