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The state of Michigan’s county planning commissions in 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
The MSU Extension Citizen Planner team recently took an inventory of county planning commissions across Michigan and presented the findings during a May 2026 webinar.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MSU Extension zoning program earns national recognition for strengthening local decision-making

Published on September 1, 2026
National award highlights the Zoning Administrator Certificate Program’s enduring impact for local leaders and communities in Michigan.
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.
The Market Failure of Childcare: Accounting for Positive Externalities

Published on August 16, 2026
Childcare creates positive externalities private markets ignore. Michigan shortages cost $2.88B annually. Policies like Tri-Share internalize these benefits, stabilizing urban and rural workforces to spur economic growth.