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Virtual Master Composter Course teaches composting
Published on March 28, 2024
Take a virtual deep dive into gaining the skills of basics of composting from the comfort of your own home. -
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass
Published on March 21, 2024
Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications. -
Find or sell local bees with Northern Bee Network
Published on March 15, 2024
Buy, sell and trade local bees with Michigan State University’s free nationwide directory of small-scale nuc and queen producers, the Northern Bee Network.