Region
Second Wave - Michigan
Capital Gains - Lansing
Catalyst Midland
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Route Bay City
Rural Innovation Exchange
Southwest Michigan
UPword - UP
The Keel - Port Huron
The Lakeshore
Metromode - Metro Detroit
Flintside - Flint
Model D - Detroit
Rapid Growth - Grand Rapids
Focus Areas
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Diversity
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Equity
Healthy Communities
Kids and Education
Sustainability
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
City
Ann Arbor
Chelsea
Dexter
Milan
Saline
Ypsilanti
Series
Concentrate
Block by Block
Detroit Driven
Inside our Outdoors
On The Ground
Voices of Youth
Statewide
Areas of Concern
Block by Block
Bridging the Talent Gap
COVID19
Cyber Security
Disability Inclusion
Early Education Matters
Exploring Economic Equity
Forestry
Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
Greater Lakes
Inside our Outdoors
Invasive Species
MI Mental Health
Michigan Nightlight
Michigan's Agricultural Future
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Nonprofit Journal Project
Preserving Michigan
State of Health
Stories of Change
Voices of Youth
Yours, Mine, & Ours - Public Health
Toggle navigation
Focus Areas
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Diversity
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Equity
Healthy Communities
Kids and Education
Sustainability
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
City
Ann Arbor
Chelsea
Dexter
Milan
Saline
Ypsilanti
Series
Concentrate
Block by Block
Detroit Driven
Inside our Outdoors
On The Ground
Voices of Youth
Statewide
Areas of Concern
Block by Block
Bridging the Talent Gap
COVID19
Cyber Security
Disability Inclusion
Early Education Matters
Exploring Economic Equity
Forestry
Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
Greater Lakes
Inside our Outdoors
Invasive Species
MI Mental Health
Michigan Nightlight
Michigan's Agricultural Future
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Nonprofit Journal Project
Preserving Michigan
State of Health
Stories of Change
Voices of Youth
Yours, Mine, & Ours - Public Health
About
Support Us
Agricultural Economy
Share
Longform
Sustainability
Land is easier to access for Washtenaw County's small farmers, helping them buck national trends
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Longform
Sustainability
Farms are growing in Washtenaw County even as they decline nationwide. Here's why.
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News
Sustainability
Iconic Ann Arbor Township bison herd wins 11 awards in regional show
Jaishree Drepaul
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
New grocery stores, farmers market, community garden address food access in Ypsi Township
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Ann Arbor canned wine company finds widespread success in Michigan, plans expansion
Greg Tasker
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Feature Story
Economic Development
Issue Media Group launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Innovation News
Sustainability
New fund seeks applications as it prepares to distribute $100,000 to local Black farmers
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Longform
Equity
New coalition aims to support Black farmers in Ypsilanti and throughout Washtenaw County
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Business is blooming for Washtenaw County's flower farmers
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Ypsi-area programs tackle food insecurity by making healthy food easier to access
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Longform
Equity
Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Ypsi farmers markets debut new one-stop online ordering system during COVID-19 crisis
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Ypsi Food Fight enlists local "food system champions" for charity cooking competition
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Zingerman's celebrates 10 years of annual multi-day bacon festival
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Innovation News
Healthy Communities
M Farmers Markets offer fresh local produce across U-M campus and satellite facilities
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Three takeaways from our High Growth Happy Hour on Ypsi's food economy
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
What's the state of Ypsi's food economy?
Brianna Kelly
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Ann Arbor's power couples: Sharing a life – and a business, part 2
Elizabeth Pearce
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Michigan Folk School to create educational campus for traditional skills on county property
Natalie Burg
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Video
Kids and Education
Ypsi students unveil new murals on agriculture, Underground Railroad
Christopher Slat and Brianna Kelly
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Load More Stories
Across Our Network
Clearwater Marine Aquarium expands conservation efforts with manatee rehabilitation center
Source: 83Degrees
Capturing the sunrise: A Marquette photographer's years-long mission
Source: Upword - UP
Local nonprofit honors the legacy and lasting impact of International Harvester in Allen County
Source: Input Fort Wayne
State-of-the-art, holistic addiction treatment facility schedules opening in Kalamazoo
Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave
Capturing a year of change: time-lapse video chronicles seasonal shifts across the region
Source: The Helm Sandusky
FHLBank Indianapolis first-time home ownership program making Michiganders’ dreams a reality
Source: Rapid Growth
Residents seek to restore native plant garden at former lake in Ypsi's Prospect Park
Source: Concentrate
Muskegon landmark to become boutique hotel
Source: The Lakeshore
How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights
Source: Metromode
Port Austin sets the stage for a songwriting retreat
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange