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• Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade

  May 10, 2013 | Mark Seamon | USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry.

• Increase seasonal business by using the right marketing tools

  May 7, 2013 | Yvonne (Bonnie) Wichtner-Zoia | With summer just around the corner most tourism-related businesses have already determined where to spend their summer marketing dollars. If still undecided it is important to develop a marketing plan and find the right tools for your business.

• Uppertunities: Revitalizing the econoomy in the Upper Peninsula

  May 5, 2013 | Michelle Walk | Upcoming conference enables Upper Peninsula community members to sharpen their skills and learn ways to take advantage of the positive economic impact of tourism.

• To tweet or not to tweet: How to use Twitter successfully from the start

  May 5, 2013 | Julia Darnton | If you’ve decided Twitter is right for you as a method for promoting your business, you next need to get tweeting. Here are some tips on getting started.

• To tweet or not to tweet: Why is Twitter so popular?

  May 5, 2013 | Julia Darnton | Understand why Twitter is used by millions is key to using Twitter successfully. You must assess whether Twitter is the right social media tool for your business, farm or farmers market to reach out to customers and community.

• To tweet or not to tweet: What is Twitter and why should business owners care?

  May 5, 2013 | Julia Darnton | Before you can decide if Twitter the right strategy for your business, you must first understand the basics of the popular social networking service.

• World production of crops allows use for biofuels

  May 3, 2013 | Mark Seamon | Improving crop productivity contributes to lessening our reliance on fossil fuels.

• Safety awareness for your agricultural employees

  April 30, 2013 | Stan Moore | Workplace safety is of particular concern in more hazardous occupations such as agriculture. To ensure their workforce stays safe around the clock, employers are looking at safety programs that extend beyond the workplace.

• Michigan winery tourism reaches new heights

  April 30, 2013 | Joanne Davidhizar | Two million people expected to visit Michigan wineries in 2013.

• Scope, scale and the start-up urban farmer

  April 27, 2013 | Frank Gublo | Can an urban farm generate enough income to be financially sustainable?

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