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Create a winning vendor space at holiday festivals and markets

Published on October 22, 2024
Read on for lessons from Demo Day 2024.
Michigan continues to invest in kids with free school meals for all

Published on October 9, 2024
Year two of Michigan School Meals shows increases in meal participation and cost savings for families.
Get to root causes: Address maternal and infant health outcomes through a health equity lens

Published on September 25, 2024
Understanding health equity can help address root causes of health disparities.
New resource on bees and butterflies available for your garden

Published on September 20, 2024
Download or print signs about five bees and five butterflies in Michigan.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes

Published on August 14, 2024
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building.
Community discussions around housing: Tax increment financing (TIF) for housing

Published on August 13, 2024
The Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Act now allows for TIF to be used for qualified housing projects.
Citizen education resources support voices of residents

Published on August 12, 2024
MSU Extension citizen education resources are helpful tools to inform community residents on the nature of local government planning and zoning decisions.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.
Digging deeper into jail garden programs

Published on July 9, 2024
Considerations for establishing a meaningful initiative.
“Let’s Help Her Win” TV show accepting applications for season 2 contestants

Published on July 2, 2024
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based YouTube show connects contestants to mentors, technical assistance, and investors.