Resources

First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Allegan, September 2022

Published on September 19, 2022
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Allegan and surrounding region.
Journal of Extension Article: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

Published on September 9, 2022
MSU Extension's annual conference, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), has served as a catalyst for entrepreneurial ecosystems across Michigan since 2012.
Selected Zoning Court Cases Concerning the Michigan Right to Farm Act court cases

Published on July 22, 2022
A policy brief on selected zoning court cases concerning the Michigan Right to Farm Act and local zoning jurisdiction.
Briefing Note 5 - Food System Values: Government and Philanthropic Perspectives

Published on May 11, 2022
What does a desirable future food system look like in Flint to government and philanthropic leaders? Read this briefing note to explore our findings.
Rethinking Local Government Budgeting

Published on April 18, 2022
In this webinar, participants will have a chance to learn more about the concept of fairness in budgeting, and discuss how ideas of fairness impact their own budget process and decisions.
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.