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Exploring leadership styles to be an effective leader – Part 1

Published on November 28, 2016
Know your leadership style and when to utilize different styles for success, such as the dictatorship and laissez faire leadership styles.
Farm Incubator Program in the Upper Peninsula

Published on November 28, 2016
Now completing its second year of the Apprentice Farmer Program, the Michigan State University North Farm provides opportunities for beginning farmers to realize their farm dreams.
Consider composting in your school garden this fall

Published on November 28, 2016
There are still opportunities to get in the garden in late fall and early winter.
Exploring leadership styles to be an effective leader – Part 2

Published on November 28, 2016
Know your leadership style and when to utilize different styles for success, such as the democratic and servant leadership styles.
Document every step in zoning ordinance adoption

Published on November 28, 2016
It is important to document, in writing, every step when adopting or amending a zoning ordinance. Do not trust memory, or the ability to go back at a later date to find needed documentation.
Winter melons: A new crop for Michigan growers

Published on November 23, 2016
If you have a significant Asian population in your service area, think about starting to produce winter melons to meet their culinary demands.
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?

Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean?
Joint zoning board of appeals can be done

Published on November 22, 2016
The Michigan Municipal Joint Planning Act allows for joint planning commissions but overlooks joint zoning board of appeals. It can still be done but takes considerable finesse to accomplish.
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?

Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights.
How to write a letter to your creditor

Published on November 21, 2016
Here are some tips for writing a letter when your debt becomes overwhelming.
Teen participation in 4-H clubs

Published on November 21, 2016
Keeping teens involved in 4-H by offering leadership opportunities.
Icebreakers for 4-H cloverbuds

Published on November 21, 2016
Age-appropriate variations of introductory activities can be powerful tools for groups to get to know each other and build trust.
Michigan produces a bumper chestnut crop

Published on November 18, 2016
Chestnut harvest in Michigan is estimated to have doubled in 2016.
Pearl Daskam represents Michigan at 2016 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Published on November 16, 2016
Six outstanding youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute, where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories.
School nutrition directors visit local dairy processing plant

Published on November 16, 2016
For those looking to source locally, dairy is an easy option.