Going Local
W. Dwight Armstrong provides new perspective on large-scale farming
by (Renato)
Submitted 01-25-2013 under OPINION
W. Dwight Armstrong recently spoke on the topic of Feeding the World and the Future of Farming at Calvin College’s January Series. Armstrong is the CEO of the National FFA Organization - formerly Future Farmers of America - and received his...
Local Economy = Living Wage
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 11-05-2009 under OPINION
Grand Rapids is doing relatively well riding the storm of the economic downturn that has crippled much of our state. Among the many reasons for this there is a primary one, being a vibrant local economy supported by businesses, residents, and non-...