News

Confronting animal agriculture’s challenges through growing initiative

Published on October 1, 2018
With $600,000 from Michigan State University and the backing of the animal agriculture industry, the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture was born in 2015. Since then, funding has diversified and grown considerably.
Responding to stress in farm communities and throughout Michigan

Published on October 1, 2018
To help respond to the needs of Michigan farmers and their families, MSU Extension developed the Communicating With Farmers Under Stress workshop.
Taking flight with Michigan’s first urban food research center

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University broke ground on the Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation.
Preparing residents for homeownership

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University Extension’s homeownership education helps homeowners make informed decisions by discussing advantages of homeownership and steps in the homebuying process.
Educating Michigan youth about the dairy industry

Published on October 1, 2018
Thumb Dairy Odyssey Days was created with help from a Huron County 4-H member to educate area youth who want to learn more about agriculture and careers in the dairy industry.
Saving veterans and bees with Heroes to Hives program

Published on October 1, 2018
In 2016, Michigan State University Extension introduced the Heroes to Hives (H2H) program to support veteran wellness through professional training and community development centered on beekeeping.
Educating community officials with dynamic online learning

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University Extension’s Citizen Planner Program has been the premier land use educational opportunity for Michigan’s elected and appointed officials for decades.
Building stronger tribal governments through specialized training course

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized tribal nations, all with unique styles of government. MSU Extension helps these communities form strong leadership through its Building Strong Sovereign Nations program.
2017-18 Legislative Report Leadership Notes

Published on October 1, 2018
A message from the leadership of MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension and CANR.
Serving Upper Peninsula agriculture and communities

Published on October 1, 2018
In the last five years, the Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center in Chatham, Michigan, has reconfigured its mission to serve the needs of Upper Peninsula farmers and communities through place-based research, education and outreach programs.