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Master plans and housing: What the Michigan Planning Enabling Act requires

Published on July 21, 2025
Changes to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act effective April 2, 2025, require communities to consider their housing needs when master planning.
Understanding the “Rural-Urban Transect” tool

Published on July 21, 2025
The Transect is a community analysis tool that can lead to better understanding of land use patterns and application of planning and zoning techniques.
Michigan hop crop report week of July 10, 2025

Published on July 14, 2025
Growers are optimistic about the 2025 hop crop.
Food safety before and after a flood

Published on July 11, 2025
Food safety tips to prepare for and recover from flooding.
MSU Institute of Public Utilities welcomes Erik Nordman as new director

Published on July 11, 2025
Nordman joins the Institute from Grand Valley State University, following a nationwide search.
County government at work, indeed

Published on July 11, 2025
Michigan counties provide vital health, safety, and welfare services. An updated resource helps officials and residents better understand the roles of county departments, agencies, and commissions and how they serve and support residents locally.
Helpful tips on finding a new business location for food processors

Published on July 3, 2025
A local real estate professional sat down with the MSU Product Center to provide guidance for Michigan food and beverage businesses.
Where can I purchase food for my family?

Published on July 3, 2025
Explore some of the most common places to buy food and learn how to make the most of these shopping experiences, especially when shopping with children.
Sourcing Michigan-grown ingredients for your business

Published on June 27, 2025
Increase sales through these practical tips.
Michigan hop crop report week of June 26, 2025

Published on June 27, 2025
Hops are at the wire and pushing sidearms across much of Michigan.
Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course

Published on June 25, 2025
A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is now available!
Avoid heat-related illness while enjoying summer weather

Published on June 20, 2025
The elderly, children under four, individuals who are obese, and those who are ill or taking certain medications are most at risk for heat-related illnesses.
New report describes economic conditions in Northern Michigan

Published on June 19, 2025
The Economic Pulse Report combines ice storm impact, labor force, business sentiment, and business growth data for a detailed picture of the Northern Michigan economy.
Minimum contents of a master plan

Published on June 19, 2025
The minimum contents of a master plan are not well defined in law and communities have great latitude in developing a master plan.
Michigan hop crop report week of June 11, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Hops are growing with vigor.