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Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series

Published on January 16, 2025
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices.
Set group goals for growth with MSU Extension: A pathway to team success

Published on January 16, 2025
Get your group on track with a project plan that works!
Why you should care about planning and zoning

Published on December 19, 2024
Being involved in planning and zoning is a great way to help shape the future of your community.
Old versus new: Understanding the new economy part 2

Published on December 19, 2024
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, it pays to know the difference between the old and new economy.
Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity

Published on December 19, 2024
Since pedestrian safety is a function of vehicle speed, and vehicle speed is a function of roadway width, 4-to-3 lane conversions, also known as road diets, can improve safety without compromising capacity of the roadway.
Learn about Michigan food systems with MI Food Stories online course

Published on December 5, 2024
MI Food Stories course provides opportunity for Michigan food consumers to learn more about food systems.
MSU Extension unveils strategic direction plan

Published on November 22, 2024
This framework — which is now available to the public — illustrates the organization’s vision for the future, outlining strengths to build on and opportunities to embrace.
MSU Extension receives national award for transformational housing policy work

Published on November 22, 2024
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recognized MSU Extension with its 2024 National Extension Diversity Award for their visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming.
MSU Extension leaders reimagine the future of Extension and its impact on the nation’s health in new book

Published on November 15, 2024
Written and edited by passionate, visionary scholars, this newly published book envisions a bold future for Extension’s role in community-based healthcare.
The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

Published on October 29, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance

Published on October 22, 2024
Communities with zoning must regularly update their ordinance to reduce legal risk. The process for doing so is not difficult, but it is detailed and requires adopting an amending ordinance.
Create a winning vendor space at holiday festivals and markets

Published on October 22, 2024
Read on for lessons from Demo Day 2024.
Meet the 2024 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients

Published on October 22, 2024
We are pleased to announce five early care and education sites as recipients of the annual Grow More Award.
Public engagement: How to prepare and select a fitting approach

Published on October 22, 2024
Public engagement helps organizations and local governments draw from and foster community relationships. This article aims to give groups guidance on selecting a fitting engagement strategy and organizing to make the event a success.
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.