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Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season

Published on September 28, 2015
Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016.
Placemaking is a rural responsibility too

Published on September 16, 2015
Placemaking is not just for urban and built environments. It has an important rural component also. Here is one quick and easy way for rural governments to do their part with placemaking.
Port Austin explores placemaking

Published on September 1, 2015
Creating and employing a live, work, and play strategy to retain population in Michigan’s thumb!
Detroit River canoeing events connect youth, families with nature

Published on August 24, 2015
Special Olympics teams enjoy canoe experience.
Bob-lo Island setting makes for a fun summer read

Published on August 24, 2015
Former MSU extension educator pens third Great Lakes book.
One more opportunity to attend Breakfast on the Farm this summer

Published on August 24, 2015
Don’t miss the opportunity to join the thousands of people who have attended Breakfast on the Farm events in Michigan.
Travel trends: Opportunity and challenge

Published on August 17, 2015
"A strong place brand helps a place compete in the global marketplace." Chris Fair, Futurist and President of Resonance Consultancy
Frankenmuth: A lasting impression

Published on August 17, 2015
The components for a successful tourism experience can be found in “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”.
Tourism as an economic driver

Published on August 17, 2015
United Nations World Tourism Organization report highlights global travel statistics.
Getting started on pedestrian friendly streets

Published on August 14, 2015
Using the A/B grid to prioritize and focus efforts on pedestrian streets.