Resources

  • Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Value Chain Coordination: Other Sales Avenues

    Published on March 16, 2026
    Paul Green, of Marrow Detroit Provisions, presented on three sectors of the value chain, discussed Michigan’s local food value chain coordinators, and outlined alternative models. This is the second webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.

  • Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Business Model: How to Scale for Growth

    Published on March 11, 2026
    Millie Chu, Founder and CEO of Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab, presented on five different business models for food businesses and methods for scaling for growth in this first webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.

  • Data Center Resources

    Published on February 12, 2026
    This at-a-glance document provides an overview of data centers and highlights resources available to communities and local leaders as they navigate a complex landscape.

  • Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

    Published on December 8, 2025
    Beginning Farmer Resource & Decision-Making Guide main page

  • Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation explores the net flow of federal funds to states and counties.

  • Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on the federal reconciliation process for the 2026 budget and the state of Michigan.

  • Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to housing and short-term rentals in Michigan.

  • Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast: 2026

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares a statewide and Lansing-area economic forecast for 2026.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure Management

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to artificial intelligence in public infrastructure management.

  • Inflation Perceptions in Michigan

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on inflation perceptions in Michigan.