Growing Organically
In 2014, when Anne and Brian Bates started looking for a piece of land where they could start organic farming, they had a wild...
Submit A Nomination Today
Michigan Country Lines is on the hunt for entrepreneurial movers and shakers to showcase in our March 2020 magazine. We know co-op members are awesome...
Songbirds of Wood
Even as the crow flies, it’s a long way between the Chrysler automotive design studio in the Detroit area and Newberry, in the Upper...
Five Friendly Tips For The Farmers Market
Michigan residents are fortunate in their ability to grow and buy fresh, locally grown produce throughout the summer and fall. According to the Michigan...
Best Of Michigan: Favorite Beaches
We asked our members to share their favorite Michigan beach in our Great Lakes state— so take their recommendations to heart and enjoy!
Brimley State Park,...
Michigan Co-ops Inspire Tomorrow’s Leaders Today With Youth Tour 2017
Designed to inspire the leaders of tomorrow, Youth Tour teaches the brightest students of Michigan about their past—and helps equip them with the skills...
Adventures For Rural Veterans- Express Interest By Feb. 28
As far as Michigan’s electric cooperatives are concerned, there should be “No Barriers” to veterans with disabilities.
That’s the name—and the idea—behind Co-Bank’s No Barriers...
MI Co-op Community: Share Your Talent To Win Bill Credits & Cash
A place for you to share, win and belong.
As a Michigan Country Lines reader, not only are you the heart of your co-op, you...
Suitcases Packed With Purpose
The recent Partners for Power team reached their goal to build an electric line extension in Guatemala that changed the lives of about 54 families...
Co-op Careers Offer Paycheck And A Purpose
October is National Cooperative Month! Every day in this country, more than 75,000 men and women go to work at America’s electric cooperatives to...















