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Agrivoltaics: The best kept secret in Michigan

Published on August 30, 2024
The farmer, solar developer and public all benefit from agrivoltaics.
Teaching Specialist, Nat Zorach, Joins SPDC's Construction Management Program

Published on August 29, 2024
The School of Planning, Design and Construction welcomes Nat Zorach as a teaching specialist to the Construction Management program.
Potato team lead by David Douches awarded new patent

Published on August 29, 2024
How does the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program bring big science to the local farmer?
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: product

Published on August 29, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are not only earning cash but also learning and practicing the important concepts of the marketing mix: product, price, promotion, place and people. This article focuses on product.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024

Published on August 29, 2024
Apples are maturing early this year, and growers are picking Premier Honeycrisp now.
Book review: “Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers” by Peter Benson, Ph.D.

Published on August 29, 2024
Recognize the power of sparks and how you can help them grow.
Timing the last irrigation

Published on August 29, 2024
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024

Published on August 29, 2024
Harvest is wrapping up for Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska. Growers are looking ahead to harvest of standard Honeycrisp and Gala strains.
Career exploration and volunteers: lowering the disconnection for youth

Published on August 29, 2024
Adults can use a variety of strategies to help youth connect with employment, education or training for their future.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 29, 2024

Published on August 29, 2024
Second apple maturity report and integrated pest management updates.