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AFRE Experts Investigate Changing Perceptions of Animal Welfare and Biotechnology

Published on October 3, 2018
AFRE faculty members David Ortega and Christopher Wolf are investigating changing Michigan consumer perceptions and preferences toward dairy and pork products that use biotechnology.
Making Your Message Heard: My Experience with ComSciCon

Published on October 3, 2018
PhD candidate Kaitlyn Daza relates her experience at Michigan’s inaugural Communicating Science Convention.
Harvesting Essential Flavors: Onions Growing in Michigan

Published on October 2, 2018
Onions are an important ingredient in much of the food we eat – learn about how we grow onions in Michigan.
AFRE Aids Growing Michigan Hop Yard

Published on October 2, 2018
A local hops farm is continuing to grow and supply Michigan's craft beer industry with the help of MSU and AFRE experts.
Why handwashing is such a big deal

Published on October 2, 2018
Everyone knows washing your hands is important, but fewer know the reasons why.
Are there molds and mycotoxins in your 2018 corn crop?

Published on October 2, 2018
Mold that can lead to mycotoxin infection has been reported in Michigan’s Thumb.
Suillus Americanus

Published on October 2, 2018
S. americanus is a bolete found in eastern North American and is mycorrhizal with white pines, especially Pinus strobus.
Celebrate National Farm to School Month this October

Published on October 2, 2018
Check out these ideas for planning a Farm to School activity appropriate for your school's meal program.
4-H youth built valuable skills during hike on shores of Lake Superior

Published on October 2, 2018
Ten Michigan 4-H members conquered six days, 30-pound backpacks, 42 miles of rugged trail and 200-foot cliffs in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Landscaping important to maintaining health of shorelines

Published on October 2, 2018
“Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Guidebook for Property Owners,” provides guidance on lake-friendly natural shoreline landscaping.