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Nurturing Roots of Justice: New resources for K-12 food systems education in Michigan 

Published on April 23, 2025
Michigan educators can now access the Nurturing Roots of Justice food systems education resource hub and MI Food Stories Facilitator Guide.  
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Devastating ice storm impacts northern Michigan maple syrup industry

Published on April 18, 2025
Maple syrup producers in northern Michigan pick up the pieces after “once in a hundred years” ice storm.
Prosperity comes from a focus on people, policy and place on a regional scale, part 5

Published on April 10, 2025
It takes a region to provide the places, variety, resources and attributes to attract people; economic development also needs to be coordinated among state, regional, educational, local government and private sectors.
People count: Population growth leads to basic economic growth, part 3

Published on April 10, 2025
Population growth is economic growth, which makes taking steps to attract people to move to a community an important strategy.
Reflections on Trauma-Informed Engagement

Published on March 26, 2025
Over the past few years, the topic of trauma is often raised during NCI’s Complete Charrette System Certificate trainings. Participants are interested in building skills when working with either individuals and/or communities living with trauma.
Calling all Michigan CSA farmers: We want to hear from you!

Published on March 24, 2025
If you sell food through a subscription model, we hope you'll consider taking the Michigan CSA Survey.
Leadership, democracy, and the lessons we can learn from nature

Published on March 19, 2025
Bees, baboons, and ballots can all teach us a thing or two about leadership.
Advanced Facilitative Leadership workshop announced for June 2025

Published on March 19, 2025
Advanced Facilitative Leadership helps increase confidence and competence in facilitating and managing situations when conflict arises.
Make your voice heard: A simple guide to contacting your legislators

Published on March 17, 2025
Learn easy ways to find, contact, and influence your elected officials.
Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

Published on March 13, 2025
A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.
New educational video series on Greenhouse Biological Control released by MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
Start your journey toward effective biological control today!
Did you know the Great Lakes have three different Ordinary High Water Marks?

Published on March 9, 2025
Determining where the Great Lakes water's edge is can be a challenge. An Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) helps distinguish and categorize different areas near the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Leadership Academy celebrates 2025 graduating cohort and honors statewide alumni of the Leadership Advancement Program

Published on March 6, 2025
The Leadership Advancement Program is a rigorous, year-long experience for leaders dedicated to empowering their communities and organizations for the common good.
Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on March 4, 2025
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting—here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!