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Smart watering in the vegetable garden
Published on January 15, 2015
Smart water management in a home vegetable garden will lead to conserving water resources, healthy plants and improved productivity. -
Farm to school: Fresh from the school garden
Published on January 14, 2015
School gardens are one of the three key elements of farm to school. Learn more about how to use fresh garden produce in the school cafeteria. -
Ag Action Day 2015 to include hops production sessions
Published on December 30, 2014
Michigan State University Extension will host Ag Action Day 2015, an agriculture and home horticulture networking and educational event, Jan. 30, in Oshtemo Township, Michigan. -
San Francisco Giants hit home run with new local food initiative
Published on December 23, 2014
Bon Appetit Management Company, a leader in local food service management, and MLB's Giants partner on outfield garden for fruits, vegetables, flowers and even sod. -
Michigan celebrates two national Farm to School Grant award winners
Published on December 16, 2014
Nationally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded over $5.2 million dollars to farm to school projects for 2015. -
Spring off-campus MSU plant science course enrollment deadline nears
Published on November 28, 2014
Plant Science certificate programs are being offered at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this spring by Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Master Gardeners complete annual recertification by completing educational and volunteer hours
Published on November 21, 2014
Master Gardeners in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula give back annually to communities by educating others through community service gardening projects. -
End of season gardening tips
Published on November 18, 2014
Getting ready for winter also means putting your garden to rest. Consider planting a cover crop and learn tips for winterizing your garden tools. -
Harnessing insects for on-farm biological control and nutrient cycling
Published on November 11, 2014
You may have experience with two and four footed livestock but how about livestock with six or no legs? -
Garbage to Garden: Mid-scale composting offered as a webinar
Published on October 29, 2014
Garbage to Garden is now a two-part webinar that focuses on composting strategies for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments that want to close the sustainable loop through preserving their natural resources.