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SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
What the box tree moth quarantine means for Michigan homeowners
Published on December 13, 2023
The box tree moth quarantine has been extended to 12 Michigan counties. Here is what homeowners should know. -
MDARD expands box tree moth quarantine to 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on December 13, 2023
The updated quarantine establishes a regulated area to 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
Michigan State University Extension hires statewide compost systems educator
Published on November 17, 2023
New compost systems educator Eliza Hensel brings a community approach to composting. -
Real Christmas trees: Which one is right for you?
Published on November 16, 2023
Consumers still have an array of choices as supplies tighten for some Christmas tree species. -
When it comes to Christmas trees, when is a shortage not a shortage?
Published on November 16, 2023
Michigan consumers looking for a real Christmas tree will have plenty of options. -
Making your real Christmas tree last through the holidays
Published on November 16, 2023
Fresh tree, fresh cut and fresh water are essential in keeping your real Christmas tree fresh and hydrated throughout the holiday season. -
Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn
Published on November 14, 2023
An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
Heroes to Hives program registration is open for the 2024 beekeeping season through Michigan Food & Farming Systems
Published on November 1, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides educational resources and hosts hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans in the program.