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  New technology advances education in rural areas

  Published on September 30, 2015
  Robotic teachers are no longer a thing of the future, they have arrived- meaning equal education access for everyone.

• Types of debit cards and credit cards

  Published on September 29, 2015
  It is important to know the different types of debit cards and credit cards before you pick one to use.

• Debit cards versus credit cards

  Published on September 29, 2015
  Do you know the difference between debit cards and credit cards?

• Join the Michigan Apple Crunch

  Published on September 28, 2015
  A statewide celebration of Michigan Apples on October 22, 2015.

• Be aware, not scared of food allergies during trick-or-treating

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Raise awareness of food allergies by being a part of FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project.

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  Flint Michigan Area Urban Agriculture Report September 25, 2015

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Current updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens in the Flint area.

• Don’t be in the back-seat when it comes to your retirement: Part 1

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Know the myths and facts surrounding retirement.

• Financial reserves in government: Part 2

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Available cash is critical for both governments and nonprofits to successfully manage assets, new opportunities and timing issues with revenues and expenditures.

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  Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016.

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  Role of the built environment and obesity among rural children and adults

  Published on September 25, 2015
  New research promotes active living and physical activity in rural communities.

• Training available for farmers market managers

  Published on September 24, 2015
  MIFMA and MDARD to offer training for markets that hold cooking demonstrations and offer food samples.

• Ways to afford health care costs: Part 6

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Calculate how much you spend out-of-pocket for total health costs. Three reasons why it can save you a bundle.

• Following parliamentary procedure guidelines for ballot voting

  Published on September 24, 2015
  A list of rules and procedures around ballot voting that may guide groups in utilizing the tool.

• Life after a financial crisis

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Financial crisis can effect households not only financially but also emotional and socially.

• Real Colors personality temperament tool – Part 3: Green

  Published on September 23, 2015
  This third article in a series on the Real Colors personality temperament tool explores the Real Color Green and what it means to be dominant in that color.