Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
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Michigan fourth-grade classrooms can register for free DNR state park field trips
Registration is now open for Nature Awaits, a Michigan DNR program offering fourth-grade classrooms free, educator-led state park field trips with up to $1,000 in school transportation reimbursements available this fall.
Lakeshore Advantage wins national award for downtown Holland’s Next Center
Lakeshore Advantage’s Next Center earned national recognition for supporting entrepreneurship, small businesses, and regional economic development through collaboration and innovation.
New crop insurance pilot pays Michigan farmers to boost soil health
Supported by a state grant, Michigan’s new pilot offers lower premiums and dividend potential to farmers who practice cover cropping, crop rotation, and reduced tillage.
EGLE grants fund new housing and business revitalization
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is awarding $2.855 million in brownfield redevelopment grants in four rural communities.
Michigan tree fruit tour features latest ag-tech innovations
Join MSU Extension and industry leaders on August 27 to see the latest ag-tech and sustainable fruit growing innovations in action.
Growing Michigan Markets: 11 vendors join new state initiative
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Farmers Market Association have launched the Farmers to Markets Program, selecting 11 farm businesses across five statewide markets to receive tailored marketing support from Taste the Local Difference.
MSU and MMPA partner to raise funds for state-of-the-art dairy facility
Michigan State University and the Michigan Milk Producers Association have launched two producer-led fundraising campaigns—including a $2.50 per cow drive and an education endowment—to support the new $75 million MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
Tawas Point Lighthouse celebrates 150th anniversary Aug. 7–8
Celebrate 150 years of the iconic Tawas Point Lighthouse Aug. 7–8 with free admission, family-friendly activities, and a live Great Lakes music concert by Lee Murdock.
Grant anchors new maritime training program in Northern Michigan
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and Onaway's Industrial Arts Institute have secured a state grant to launch a specialized maritime and naval manufacturing workforce training curriculum.
Michigan fourth-grade classrooms can register for free DNR state park field trips
Registration is now open for Nature Awaits, a Michigan DNR program offering fourth-grade classrooms free, educator-led state park field trips with up to $1,000 in school transportation reimbursements available this fall.
Lakeshore Advantage wins national award for downtown Holland’s Next Center
Lakeshore Advantage’s Next Center earned national recognition for supporting entrepreneurship, small businesses, and regional economic development through collaboration and innovation.
New crop insurance pilot pays Michigan farmers to boost soil health
Supported by a state grant, Michigan’s new pilot offers lower premiums and dividend potential to farmers who practice cover cropping, crop rotation, and reduced tillage.
EGLE grants fund new housing and business revitalization
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is awarding $2.855 million in brownfield redevelopment grants in four rural communities.
Michigan tree fruit tour features latest ag-tech innovations
Join MSU Extension and industry leaders on August 27 to see the latest ag-tech and sustainable fruit growing innovations in action.
Growing Michigan Markets: 11 vendors join new state initiative
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Farmers Market Association have launched the Farmers to Markets Program, selecting 11 farm businesses across five statewide markets to receive tailored marketing support from Taste the Local Difference.
MSU and MMPA partner to raise funds for state-of-the-art dairy facility
Michigan State University and the Michigan Milk Producers Association have launched two producer-led fundraising campaigns—including a $2.50 per cow drive and an education endowment—to support the new $75 million MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
Tawas Point Lighthouse celebrates 150th anniversary Aug. 7–8
Celebrate 150 years of the iconic Tawas Point Lighthouse Aug. 7–8 with free admission, family-friendly activities, and a live Great Lakes music concert by Lee Murdock.
Grant anchors new maritime training program in Northern Michigan
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and Onaway's Industrial Arts Institute have secured a state grant to launch a specialized maritime and naval manufacturing workforce training curriculum.
