MI: Rural/Farming
Small farms, ranches hope for better treatment in new Farm Bill
Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …
Young farmers advocate for climate changes, face land-access issues
Young Farmers in Michigan hope the new Farm Bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Sweeping clean energy bills passed in Michigan
New clean energy legislation in Michigan has passed and is heading to the governor's desk to be signed into law. Backers of the bills said they will …
No Heat Protections for Michigan Outdoor Workers
By Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest/Report for America and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by …
USDA Proposes New Rules on Who Can Use 'Product of USA' Labels
A proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would change the rules on what foods can be labeled "Product of USA." Current regulations allow …
Farmers Mix Trees, Crops, Livestock to Fight Climate Change
By Caroline Miller for Great Lakes Echo. Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Service, reporting for Solutions Journalism/Public …
Young Farmers of Color: Feed Detroit, Fight Injustice, Protect Climate
By Britny Cordera for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
RECOMPETE Act Could Bring New Jobs to Rural Michigan
A program approved by Congress aims to give rural communities a leg up when applying for federal dollars. The CHIPS Act, passed last month, aims to …
MI Farmers Encouraged to Apply for New USDA "Climate-Smart" Program
Michigan farmers say the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new, billion-dollar investment in projects by "climate-smart" farmers, ranchers and …
MI Educator: Focus on Rural Communities in Broadband Buildout
PARADISE, Mich. -- Rural educators say the funding for broadband in the bipartisan infrastructure package signed into law last month is critical for …
COVID Relief Bill: A Path to Recovery for Rural Michigan?
LANSING, Mich. -- The COVID-19 relief bill headed to President Joe Biden's desk is expected to provide much-needed economic relief for Michigan's …
Black-Led Food, Land Justice Groups: Land Leads to Self-Determination
By Ruth Terry for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Lily Bohlke for Michigan News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …