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2025 Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 6 cohort locations

Published on June 20, 2025
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers multiple weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2025, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more.
New report describes economic conditions in Northern Michigan

Published on June 19, 2025
The Economic Pulse Report combines ice storm impact, labor force, business sentiment, and business growth data for a detailed picture of the Northern Michigan economy.
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities

Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers.
Cultivating local farm economies

Published on May 30, 2025
Farm viability requires flexibility, along with innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.
MSU students partner with Michigan communities to improve trail access

Published on May 30, 2025
Trail Building, Law and Policy course connects student projects to community development
Perry’s research team recognized for 2024 USFS Chief’s Honors Award

Published on May 15, 2025
Dr. Bess Perry’s project team received the 2024 United States Forest Service Chief’s Honors Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of Forest Service individuals and teams throughout the agency and their contributions to the communities they serve.
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.
Mi Fresh Fish Sail & Fry celebrates western UP fisheries

Published on August 12, 2024
From an Inland Seas tall ship educational workshop on Lake Superior, to fresh fish fried on land for tasting, Houghton visitors and residents learned about Michigan's fisheries industries.
Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.
Guidelines for offering samples of food and beverage products at farmers markets

Published on June 21, 2024
Be sure you know these important food safety practices.