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Climate Change and Maple Syrup Production in the Upper Peninsula
Climate change is reshaping Michigan’s maple syrup industry, shifting production northward as warmer winters shorten the tapping season and reduce sap sugar content. Discover how the Upper Peninsula is emerging as a key region for syrup producers adapting to these changing conditions.
Growing Christmas Trees in the Upper Peninsula
In his latest article, Michael Broadway examines recent trends in Christmas tree production in the Upper Peninsula, starting with the Christmas tree’s adoption in the United States and the factors involved in developing a successful tree farm operation.
Left Behind Places: The Example of the Upper Peninsula
Michael Broadway explores the concept of “left-behind places,” focusing on economic disparities in the U.S., particularly Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Taxing Tourists: A Global and Local Perspective
In his latest article for Rural Insights, Michael Broadway highlights how tourism drives economic benefits in the U.P. but also creates challenges like congestion, environmental strain, and housing shortages, prompting debate over increasing tourist taxes to balance community and business interests.
Marshfield Clinic Opens Regional Cancer Center in Iron Mountain
Elsa Pontbriand and Mindy Meyers from the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance provide an update on the Marshfield Medical Center’s Dickinson Cancer Center in Iron Mountain that opened its doors for patients on July 15.
