News
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Is community growth a good or bad thing?
Published on June 4, 2018
Like people, communities are either green and growing or ripe and rotting. -
Five ways the arts impact rural economies
Published on June 4, 2018
Creating an innovative business climate can have a large impact on an economy. -
What is the “First Impression” from outside visitors of your community?
Published on May 31, 2018
I-69 Thumb region partners with MSU Extension a second time for another round of tourism assessments of communities conducted through the eyes of first-time visitors. -
MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture
Published on May 23, 2018
MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. -
Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm
Published on May 22, 2018
As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking. -
Lose the weight with lean business practices
Published on May 9, 2018
How lean learning can positively impact how you do business. -
How many ways can you think to use a paperclip?
Published on May 9, 2018
Divergent thinkers make great entrepreneurs. -
2018 Citizen Planner Advanced Academy
Published on May 7, 2018
Planning for the good, the bad and the ugly of land use. -
Michigan small farm newsletter
Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension. -
Trails movement keeps growing in Michigan
Published on May 1, 2018
Communities drawing more visitors with specialty nature-based attractions.