News
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Category 4 sites under the Right to Farm Act Site Selection GAAMP
Published on November 19, 2019
Site Selection GAAMP provides local authority to permit livestock keeping in primarily residential areas
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Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations
Published on November 19, 2019
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things.
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Right to Farm Site Selection GAAMP needs local government attention
Published on November 19, 2019
Site Selection GAAMP provides opportunity for local government to lead discussions about urban agriculture and local food production, and work to accommodate this economic activity.
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Farmers market tools for Southeast Michigan beginning farmers
Published on November 1, 2019
New Resources help farmers-market-oriented producers make the best decisions for their businesses
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Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan
Published on October 10, 2019
Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves
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New community food system policy resources now available
Published on September 13, 2019
Local governments have a role to play and resources to use in cultivating a flourishing food system with supportive plans and regulations.
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Resource management for your school garden part 1
Published on September 10, 2019
Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden
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The Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility launches first-ever farmers market
Published on August 29, 2019
Local food project empowers students, promotes healthy, sustainable living, and encourages relationships through education.
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MSU Releases Directory of Michigan Food System Councils
Published on August 13, 2019
New directory makes it easier for residents to connect with councils and networks working on food systems in their city, county and region.
