News

Hillsdale County MSU Extension hires new Environmental Management Educator

Published on December 17, 2018
Michigan State University Extension is excited to welcome, Sarah Fronczak, to the Hillsdale County MSU Extension Office.
Medium-Scale Farms are on the Rise in Africa. Why This is Good News

Published on December 16, 2018
Medium-scale farmers are a growing population in Africa, and Thom Jayne and Milu Muyanga explain why that's good news in this article for the Conversation.
Silvopasture program in Harrison and Chatham on Jan. 23 & 24

Published on December 14, 2018
The goal of this event is to provide agricultural, forestry and natural resource professionals in the state of Michigan with the opportunity to receive professional development opportunities related to agroforestry.
Melissa McKendree: Semester reflections – Bringing new energy to ABM 130-001

Published on December 14, 2018
Assistant professor Melissa McKendree shares her strategies and methods for teaching a cornerstone course in the AFRE program.
Featured Entomology alumni Mollie McIntosh

Published on December 14, 2018
Mollie McIntosh is an associate professor at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, our latest featured alumni.
SPDC director's message 2019

Published on December 14, 2018
It is a great honor to write this year-end message as I complete my first year of administration at Michigan State University’s School of Planning, Design and Construction. This year has been full of change and transformation for both SPDC and MSU.
Christmas Bird Count is scientific, family-oriented act of community service

Published on December 14, 2018
Families looking for ways to give back to their communities during the holiday season have lots of opportunities for community service, including the “Christmas Bird Count.”
Placing youth in leadership roles on boards and committees

Published on December 14, 2018
Youth can be involved on boards and committees by being full voting members and giving them leadership roles.
Wolves strike cattle farm again!

Published on December 14, 2018
Wolf packs have hit herds in Oregon, killing cattle. What if it were true in Michigan? Put that in the context of TB infection of cattle from infected deer and maybe it will change your perception of what should be done to protect cattle herds.
Opening minds through international exchange

Published on December 14, 2018
Host families and youth share the impact of hosting an international guest for one month during the summer.