Resources

State Preemption of Local Authority in Michigan

Published on February 8, 2022
In this webinar, Dr. Keith Boeckelman, from Western Illinois University, and Dr. Eric Scorsone, with the MSU, present on recently published research into trends in state preemption as well as discuss examples of preemption here in Michigan.
Supplier Diversity Programs for Institutions: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on February 8, 2022
This first MFIN Virtual Network Meeting of 2022 focuses on supplier diversity programs for institutional food procurement.
Sustainability Efforts in Local Government

Published on January 20, 2022
City of Holland Sustainability Manager, Dan Broersma shares their success stories and provide first-step suggestions on what local governments can do to recognize and move sustainability forward.
Resilience of Urban Agriculture in Lansing to COVID-19

Published on October 22, 2021
This workshop report explores how Lansing’s urban agriculture system was affected by and responded to COVID-19
Expected Economic Contributions of Community Solar

Published on October 18, 2021
We estimate the expected economic contribution of Community Solar operations in Michigan based on expected installation and operational expenditures captured within the state's economy.
Sample Land Division Review Worksheet

Published on July 26, 2021
Sample land division review worksheet for use by the official responsible for approving or rejecting proposed land divisions.
Sample Land Division Application

Published on July 26, 2021
Sample land division application for use by local government when receiving a request to divide land.
Growing the Next Generation: Grandfriends and Gardens

Published on June 30, 2021
Seniors in Ionia County, Michigan garden with preschoolers to grow the next generation of learners and gardeners.
Craft Around the World Series China: Michigan 4-H Children's Art Exchange

Published on June 25, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as creating children's art which tells a story. Every piece of art becomes a visual letter to children in China.
Check List #1G: Adoption of a Plan

Published on June 14, 2021
Presents a chronological step-by-step checklist to walk a county, village and city, or township through the process of adopting a plan in Michigan.