Place-based learning promoted at Water Quality Forum
The 14th annual Water Quality Forum highlighted place-based learning as outdoor classroom activity beyond schools. Jessica Vander Ark of Groundswell explained training teachers, grants up to 1000 dollars, and collaboration with partners to connect students with real-world projects and communities.
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Jessica Vander Ark
Vander Ark
Groundswell
Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
Gvsu.edu
Hemp plants face hurdles to replace wood and plastics in Michigan
Michigan hemp farmers and industry leaders say infrastructure and processing gaps hinder turning hemp fiber into durable wood and plastic substitutes. Developers note regulatory standards, testing accuracy, and cross pollination risks complicate growth as pilot programs expand. Stakeholders cite limited processing capacity and dubious processors as ongoing challenges amid rising national hemp acres and potential cost competitive breakthroughs.
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Lansing
Michigan
Dave Crabill
iHemp Michigan
Association
U.S
Brightfield Group
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Cabrill
Crabill
Brandon Canfield
Northern Michigan University
Canfield
Lisung
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Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
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Paul Sancya
Jamie Fredenburg
Karen Rowe
Taylor Joy Zomer
Brooke Spyke
Amanda Eaton
Zach Kapla
Jon Shears
Bob Zwiers
Cherrie Pedric
Mike Taylor
Gail Bell
Sara Luther Marine O'Connell
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Andy Hamilton
Pete Schwaller
Tucker
Arthurs
Kelly Strait
Lizzie Lilibridge
Nicollette Dunn
Bill Meeuwsen
Kate Lievense
Zimmer
Zach Blacquiere
Roberta Parker
Meyering
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Lars Draeger
Amy Sluiter
Jessica
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Calvary Christian
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