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  Livable Communities

  MSU Extension fosters livable communities through programming that reflects a sense of place, which is the visual, emotional, memorable and satisfaction of any community. Extension aligns communities with 21st-century global awareness and standards.

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• New tool helps foresters and landowners assess forest climate change impacts and options

  Published on June 21, 2012
  The “Template for Accessing Climate Change Impact and Management Options” (TACCIMO) provides excellent research-based information that can help professional foresters and landowners.

• Does your community have a tool library?

  Published on August 14, 2015
  Tool Libraries around the country and world make tools of all kinds available to residents in need of all types of tools.

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  Happy Birthday: 100th Anniversary of Smith-Lever Act and MSU Extension

  Published on February 20, 2014
  In 1914 the Smith-Lever Act was signed into federal law by President Woodrow Wilson. That created a national Extension system.

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  New Americans in Michigan

  Published on June 17, 2015
  What immigration does for Michigan and our economy?

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  2015 Earth Day celebrates 45th anniversary

  Published on February 25, 2015
  April 22, 2015, marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to promote awareness about air and water pollution in your community.

• Things to consider for the overseas traveler

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Planning on venturing overseas this summer? Well, having a checklist of things is helpful before departing.

• The MEDC and Patronicity’s Public Spaces, Community Places completes successful first year: Part 1

  Published on November 19, 2015
  Co-Founder of Patronicity, Ebrahim Varachia, updates MSU Extension educator regarding the hugely successful Public Spaces, Community Places crowdfunding grant program with the MEDC.

• Airbnb “Good neighbor” strategy announced in 2016 tool box document

  Published on January 16, 2017
  Shared economy platform giant, Airbnb, announces a series of four steps for local communities and cities they can take to regulate their short-term rentals.

• Community meals create opportunities for social entrepreneurship and action

  Published on April 25, 2012
  The simple act of sharing a meal with a group of like-minded people is creating stronger community ties and generating resources to support causes such as hunger alleviation and local sustainable farming.

• What does placemaking mean for me and my community?

  Published on May 14, 2012
  Communities that embrace and actively apply concepts that support a strong sense of place will experience a robust economic viability, as people will choose to live, work and establish their businesses within and around that community.

• Celebrate Farm to School Month

  Published on September 25, 2012
  October is National Farm to School Month, learn about the impact this program has had in communities in Michigan and across the nation.

• Homeless individuals and families are especially vulnerable during disasters and emergencies

  Published on July 7, 2014
  Learn how to help the homeless in your community prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather conditions.

• Many local governments still need to update sign regulations following the 2015 Supreme Court case

  Published on April 22, 2016
  It has been almost ten months since the US Supreme Court ruling on content-neutral regulation of signs. The June 2015 ruling re-emphasized and further restricted content-based regulation of signs. Many local governments have yet to adopt new regulations.

• Cool schools 2014: Why does it matter?

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Where does your school of choice rank on sustainability and why is this important?

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  International tourism continues to climb without interruptions

  Published on February 1, 2016
  The annual report reflects the previous year’s statistics and changes in the industry. This could help shape tourism in your community.

• Who is Cesar Chavez?

  Published on October 30, 2017
  A story regarding the legacy of prominent union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez.

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  Polar Vortex contributes to possible increased wildfire threat

  Published on February 18, 2014
  Limbs heavily-laden with snow and ice can break off and die increasing fuel loads ahead of our next fire season.

• Gardening tips and more at this year's Starting and Sustaining a School Garden conference

  Published on March 1, 2017
  Come to Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Conference to get your garden off to a great start and keep it on track.

• Rethinking the role of collaboration in community-focused projects

  Published on March 5, 2012
  The successful communities of the future will be those that can develop and manage large, complex community collaborations.

• Regional food system development bolstered by new university research, outreach initiative

  Published on May 22, 2012
  There are few things more universal than the need to eat. Where communities get their food, how it is produced, and how people access it are among the issues that a new Michigan State University initiative will address.