Do you want your market to be a part of one the most highly viewed, comprehensive and highly referenced Directories in the Nation! The USDA has opened a portal for all market to get listed in the 2012 USDA National Farmers Market Directory. Farmers markets that are new, or have not previously been listed on the USDA National Farmers Market Directory for whatever reason, can now join the USDA National Farmers Market Directory. @ www.usdadirectoryupdate.com

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University Center, MI – May 8, 2012 – Mothers play a vital role in the life of their children. They give their children unconditional love, make sure their basic needs are met, provide them with a safe environment, and wipe away their tears of hurt and pain. But what is a mother to do when she can’t take away her own child’s pain and discomfort caused by wearing a back brace because the child was born with scoliosis? For one Mid-Michigan mother she took the approach “necessity is the mother of invention” and developed an undergarment bodysuit to protect her child, which then led to a patent application and the launch of a home-based business – Embraced in Comfort – in Akron, MI.

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Nice site to get information on Lighthouses in our region. Have you visited any of these lighthouses? There many on Lake Huron shores, get to know them.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of approximately $10 million in competitive Farmers Market Promotion Program grants to support farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agri-tourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructure. Minimum award $5,000, maximum award per grant is $100,000.
Proposal due date: May 21, 2012.


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A proposal to change the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MZEA) to add a section concerning local approval of wireless communications equipment has passed the Senate and is now in the House. The bill would amend 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding section 3514.In the original bill the new section of MZEA would require that wireless communications equipment be a permitted use of property, not subject to a special use permit if equipment is collocated on a legal existing support structure or in an existing equipment compound.

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The U.S. Forest Service challenges you to get outdoors and take photos of your urban or community forest. You could win $200 in outdoor gear from the National Forest Foundation! Entries accepted until July 22, 2012.



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