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by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What If There Was a Natural Substitute for Plastic? There Is! In 1863, humorist Artemus Ward wrote a satire on hucksterism, making up a tale of Abe Lincoln being asked to endorse a piece of quackery … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist

The growing disconnect between hard numbers and soft policy by Alan Guebert   Like much of the news anymore, the initial numbers from the 2022 Census of Agriculture were accurately reported, quickly downplayed–or even worse, … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File

by Paula Johnson   Most of us know how precious our bodies are. We have annual or semiannual dentist and doctor appointments. We strive to eat healthy foods – most of the time. Yet, how much do we truly know about our bodies? Taking … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Humans as Treasures

Coming soon…the MBBA filmby John Mooy   There was the NBA, the NFL, MLB and now with a bit of luck on the horizon in the world of film making will be the MBBA.  The story of the Michigan Barn Ball Association.  You may be … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories

From The Marcellus News, March 7, 1894 … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard we’re running out of so-called “tonewoods” for making acoustic guitars. Are there are alternative materials that eco-minded luthiers can switch to? – … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® 

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan — The Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph knows how lucky they are to have volunteers to help run the happiest place in Southwest Michigan. To thank current volunteers, and encourage new people to join the fun, they are … [Read more...] about Learn all the perks of being a Silver Beach Carousel Volunteer March 17

Indianapolis, IN (March 1, 2024) – Indiana-based agriculture & energy co-op Keystone Cooperative has officially begun business operations as of March 1, 2024. The result of a historic merger between two strong farmer-owned … [Read more...] about Keystone Cooperative is Centered on Serving Midwest Farmer-Owners

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced that more than $87 million is being distributed among 269 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act.    … [Read more...] about Treasury: Adult-Use Marijuana Payments Being Distributed to Michigan Municipalities and Counties

We have excitedly been welcoming spring in small steps weather-wise, and in anticipation of the sights and sounds of an “eggs-traordinary” spring season, we would like you to join the Cass County Parks Department, The Friends of the Cass … [Read more...] about “Spring Egg-stravaganza”