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Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

Published on December 20, 2024
Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.
Why you should care about planning and zoning

Published on December 19, 2024
Being involved in planning and zoning is a great way to help shape the future of your community.
Road diets can improve pedestrian safety without compromising capacity

Published on December 19, 2024
Since pedestrian safety is a function of vehicle speed, and vehicle speed is a function of roadway width, 4-to-3 lane conversions, also known as road diets, can improve safety without compromising capacity of the roadway.
Old versus new: Understanding the new economy part 2

Published on December 19, 2024
A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, it pays to know the difference between the old and new economy.
Learn about Michigan food systems with MI Food Stories online course

Published on December 5, 2024
MI Food Stories course provides opportunity for Michigan food consumers to learn more about food systems.
Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

Published on December 3, 2024
Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.
MSU Extension receives national award for transformational housing policy work

Published on November 22, 2024
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recognized MSU Extension with its 2024 National Extension Diversity Award for their visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming.
MSU Extension unveils strategic direction plan

Published on November 22, 2024
This framework — which is now available to the public — illustrates the organization’s vision for the future, outlining strengths to build on and opportunities to embrace.
MSU Extension leaders reimagine the future of Extension and its impact on the nation’s health in new book

Published on November 15, 2024
Written and edited by passionate, visionary scholars, this newly published book envisions a bold future for Extension’s role in community-based healthcare.
The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available

Published on October 29, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.