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  People count: Population growth leads to basic economic growth, part 3

  Published on April 10, 2025
  Population growth is economic growth, which makes taking steps to attract people to move to a community an important strategy.

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  Prosperity comes from a focus on people, policy and place on a regional scale, part 5

  Published on April 10, 2025
  It takes a region to provide the places, variety, resources and attributes to attract people; economic development also needs to be coordinated among state, regional, educational, local government and private sectors.

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  First time visitor perspectives still in high demand for Michigan communities

  Published on February 19, 2025
  Demand for MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism assessment program reaches pre-pandemic levels by assisting five communities in understanding assets and unique qualities through first time visitor experiences and perspectives.

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  Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 27, 2025
  A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.

• Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course

  Published on January 27, 2025
  A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is coming soon!

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  Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

  Published on January 24, 2025
  This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.

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  Join the Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies program to learn about risk strategy options

  Published on December 23, 2024
  A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate risk in your marketing channels.

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  Old versus new: Understanding the new economy part 2

  Published on December 19, 2024
  A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, it pays to know the difference between the old and new economy.

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  Corporate Transparency Act webinar recording is now available on the Michigan State University Extension website

  Published on December 9, 2024
  Video recording covers filing tips, an example filing, and Q&A discussion.

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  MSU scientist honored with research award from North American Regional Science Council

  Published on December 2, 2024
  Craig Carpenter was presented the award on Nov. 15.