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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.
MI Birding 101 video series takes flight just in time for spring migration!

Published on April 24, 2024
Michigan Sea Grant offers class to help beginning birders learn new skills.
City of Allegan strives to be more welcoming after capturing first-time visitor perspectives

Published on March 5, 2024
The First Impressions Tourism assessment supports community economic development by facilitating growth of local and regional tourism economies.
First Impressions Tourism assessment assists communities in understanding assets and unique qualities through first time visitor experiences and perspectives

Published on January 19, 2024
Three communities find outside visitors’ perspectives beneficial to strengthening their rural tourism economies and development efforts.