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MSU Extension educators help counties work together in developing strong economic blueprints that strengthen relationships, build trust and capacity and strengthen “social capital.”

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No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances

Published on May 15, 2020

While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan.

First Impressions Tourism program FAQs

Published on May 4, 2020

Growing interest in First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program spawns a list of FAQs.

St. Clair County communities confirm first-time visitor impressions are valuable to community tourism improvements

Published on May 4, 2020

MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program benefits participants knowledge and awareness of the importance of outside visitor's perspectives.

Your farm and the Families First Act

Published on April 16, 2020

Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?

Standing dead trees

Published on April 16, 2020

Michigan has large volumes of standing dead trees. The distribution varies among species, sizes, and geographically around the state. These stories speak volumes about how these resources are valued.