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ECIDC and Lake Land College Partner to Develop Maps of East Central Illinois Wineries Print E-mail
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Written by Victoria Michels   
Wednesday, 20 April 2011

East Central IL Wine trail is a great Resources for Entreprenuers and Small Business Owners!

ECIDC and Lake Land College Partner to Develop Maps of East Central Illinois Wineries!

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The summer months are perfect for leisurely drives through the rolling Illinois prairie, enjoying a sunny picnic and, perhaps, touring the region’s beautiful wineries. This year, thanks in part to an interesting partnership, local wineries are being put on the map – literally!



Find out how they put their mark on the map by reading the full article here!

To access the new winery maps, visit the ECIDC Web site at

www.ecidc.com/wineries.cfm.

For more information about GIS and its applications, visit

www.lakelandcollege.edu.

Click on Future Students and then the academic programs link listed under the future students tab. Click on the geospatial technology link.

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Modern Livestock Agriculture Print E-mail
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Written by Kelsey Holsapple   
Friday, 17 September 2010

Publication by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture

SEE BOOKLET HERE! Indiana\'s Livestock Industry - A Closer Look, includes some great information about how the livestock industry has changed in the state over the past 25 years, but also, how in many ways it has stayed the same.

Some key points include:

  • The gross receipts for all Indiana livestock in 2005 were more than $2 billion.
  • Indiana exported more than $346 million in livestock products in 2005.
  • The value-added output multiplier for dairy production in Indiana is 2.87. That means for every dollar grossed in dairy production, local economies gross $2.87.
  • The value-added output multiplier for hog production in Indiana is 1.24. For every dollar grossed in hog production, local economies gross $1.24.

In addition, some myths about agriculture were dispelled:

Myth - Large farms are bad for the community.
Fact - For every $1 of property taxes paid by agricultural land/farms, $0.40 is used in local services (American Farmland Trust).  For many counties, the best way to increase economic activity and tax revenue is to develop agriculture.
 
Myth - Corporate farms have taken over the family farm.
Fact - According to the most recent USDA "Structure of Family Farms" report, 98 percent of U.S. farms are still family farms. Although most farms are incorporated for tax and estate purposes, they are still run by a handful of family members.
 
Myth -
Today\'s farmers don\'t care about the environment.
Fact - Farmers have every motivation to conserve and protect the natural resources they rely upon. Large livestock farms are held to a higher water quality standard as compared to manufacturing or waste treatment facilities; they can discharge nothing.
 
Is agriculture a driving force in your community or county\'s economy? Should it be?  We\'ve seen its positive impact in many communities that we\'ve visited.

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Study Abroad Florence Print E-mail
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Written by Kelsey Holsapple   
Thursday, 19 August 2010

A great opportunity for students to learn Italian in the birthplace of the Renaissance through a study abroad program in Florence, Italy. More information available at: http://www.GSEAbroad.com

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Michigan Nonprofit Caucus Print E-mail
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Written by Kelsey Holsapple   
Thursday, 15 July 2010

The Council of Michigan Nonprofits is spearheading the development of a nonprofit caucus for the state, where one in 10 workers are employed by nonprofits. 

Rob Collier, president of the Council of Michigan Foundations, says it\'s time Michigan\'s legislators understand how big an impact the nonprofit sector has on the state\'s economy.

To hear this story on Michigan Radio, visit http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/0/0/1558886/Michigan.News/Michigan.Nonprofits.Form.Caucus.

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Map: Where Americans are Moving Print E-mail
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Written by Kelsey Holsapple   
Tuesday, 22 June 2010

More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008.  This map visualizes those moves.

It takes a few seconds to load, but gives specific information about numbers and average income per county.  A great resource for your organization!

Click on any county to see comings and goings: black lines indicate net inward movement, red lines net outward movement.

http://tinyurl.com/2vu5nwp

Source: Forbes.com

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