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Misty Barron

Misty Barron is a Mid-Michigan native who has proudly called Midland her home for the past six years. She served as Editor-in-Chief for the Delta Collegiate, where she earned various awards for her writing, including Journalist of the Year in 2023 from the Michigan Community College Press Association. In her free time, Misty enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoying all our beautiful state has to offer.

Misty Barron's Latest Articles

Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming

By Misty Barron

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Entrepreneurship

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February 23, 2026

Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.

Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access

By Misty Barron

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Entrepreneurship

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November 17, 2025

The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.

Michigan expands tuition-free access to community colleges, boosting higher education equality

By Misty Barron

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Community Development

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August 22, 2024

The Michigan Reconnect Scholarship program is now open to students as young as 21. The goal of the scholarship is to increase the percentage of Michigan adults with postsecondary education to 60% by 2030.