Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced new opportunities for Michigan businesses through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ag Marketing Services. The grant funding is contingent on the availability of funds from USDA and Michigan’s allocation has been established at $1.88 million.
The program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan’s specialty crops. Grant proposals must be received by MDARD no later than 3 p.m. on March 31, 2016 by submitting them to MDA-grants@Michigan.gov. More
Michiganders who receive food assistance are encouraged to file for a Home Heating Credit to make sure they get the full amount of benefits they are eligible to receive.
Connected technologies…ICT, IoT…what does it all mean? And how is it making our cities smarter, improving mobility, and enabling our lives to be more convenient?
Employers must post the MIOSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) from February 1 to April 30, 2016.
The use of small, unmanned aircraft, or drones, by businesses and individuals is ever-increasing. As of December 21, 2015, all drones are required to be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Operators of unregistered drones could face criminal and civil penalties.
Are you enjoying the season of farm conferences? Are you cultivating knowledge, ideas and plans while the sun is shining less? I am just returned from a very successful Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference held at the Grand Traverse Resort. There were many happy and motivated participants of all ages learning about food, farming and health and sharing time together. Four members of the MOFFA Board participated either by presenting or through the MOFFA exhibit and book sales. Two other Board members are off at the Guelph Organic Conference also taking place this weekend.