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Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 3

Published on December 21, 2022
Local governments have a very important role to play in the protection of surface water, ground water, drinking water and wetlands; often filling the gaps in state and federal regulations.
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.
Global to local: Food trends to watch in 2023

Published on December 16, 2022
Buzz-worthy food product predictions for the New Year.
Ongoing trends in the food industry

Published on December 15, 2022
Wellness trends take an inside-out approach as people continue to look to functional foods and environmental footprints of products.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation and MSU Extension forge partnership to better Michigan communities through fresh sets of eyes

Published on December 2, 2022
First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program assists communities in understanding themselves and unique assets more through visitor experiences.
Getting enclosure right: Creating a comfortable public room

Published on December 2, 2022
Creating public spaces that pedestrians want to occupy and feel comfortable in.
Food processors – preparing for selling in stores, part 1

Published on November 22, 2022
What you need to know ahead of time to be prepared and ramp up success.
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv

Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations.
MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot visitor assessment tool and drive future development

Published on November 9, 2022
A new visitor assessment tool was piloted for fairs and festivals to capture feedback on the impressions these events give new attendees.
MSU Extension’s Zoning Administrator Certificate Program returns to in-person format for 2023

Published on November 3, 2022
Participants in the ZAC Program will receive a wealth of training, resources, and learning activities to understand all parts of their role as a Zoning Administrator.
Four questions to ask when launching a new food product

Published on November 1, 2022
Some tips that could help lead towards a successful launch for your food product.
Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on October 31, 2022
Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible.
A look inside the community feeder calf auction in West Branch

Published on October 26, 2022
Sometimes the view behind the scenes is the most revealing. Here is a look at a calf auction and a peek behind it that reveals the heart of the people involved.
What makes a strong food brand?

Published on October 11, 2022
Strong brands create loyal customers who purchase more frequently or at a higher price; the Brand Report Card, by Kevin Lane Keller, describes how to build a compelling brand.
Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students

Published on October 7, 2022
Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students arrived at Tawas Point State Park for a day of community-connected learning - and their student stewardship project.