Hunters Feeding Michigan sets new record for donated venison
Deer hunting has a hallowed place in Michigan's culture. Going into the woods in the fall is a cherished tradition and bonding time for many in the state, across generations. In this area, schools often will have a day off for the opening of the gun deer season Nov. 15. But the deer hunt has played another significant role in the state as well: Helping to feed those in need, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The program Hunters Feeding Michigan — which connects hunters, wild game processors and charities — processed 140,000 pounds of donated venison during ...
Trump appointee blocks his Guard callup in Oregon
The 10th Amendment says that powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states. A federal judge, nominated by President Donald Trump, ruled Saturday that he likely violated Oregon’s 10th Amendment rights, infringing on its state sovereignty and police powers, by federalizing its National Guard over the objections of its governor. The judge’s temporary restraining order, which the administration will appeal, offers a template for how other states, including Illinois, can challenge similar deployments. U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut noted ...
Get out to a farm during Michigan Agritourism Month
October is the perfect time of year to find an area farm that welcomes the public to come enjoy the harvest season. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month, encouraging residents to visit any of the hundreds of agritourism farms and orchards across Michigan during the crisp autumn days. The celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to the state’s farms and communities and provides a chance to recognize Michigan’s thriving food and agriculture industry, state officials said in a news release. “Agritourism connects ...