News

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.
Dairy farm tours and open houses are always a good idea

Published on May 15, 2018
In a society where the majority of the population is disconnected from agriculture, opening the doors of your farm to the public can have a big impact on their lives, and ultimately on the dairy industry.
Trails movement keeps growing in Michigan

Published on May 1, 2018
Communities drawing more visitors with specialty nature-based attractions.
Comparing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy to Illinois and Wisconsin

Published on April 25, 2018
Outdoor Industry Association provides state statistics on the Outdoor Recreation Economy across the United States of America.
Comparing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy to Indiana and Ohio

Published on April 25, 2018
Outdoor Industry Association provides state statistics on the Outdoor Recreation Economy across the United States of America.
Immigrants in Michigan, what do you know about them?

Published on April 24, 2018
National reports demonstrate the contributions immigrants make to Michigan’s economy and resources that exist to reduce immigrant brain waste in the Great Lakes State.
Announcing 2018 Breakfast on the Farm events

Published on April 23, 2018
Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce that there will be two Breakfast on the Farm events this summer.
Four years of fishing data from Salmon Ambassadors show trends for wild, stocked salmon catch

Published on April 3, 2018
New report details results from information volunteer anglers provide.
Turn Around Don’t Drown

Published on February 28, 2018
Flooded roads can be dangerous.