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Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grazing livestock in solar energy systems

Published on September 25, 2024
Increasing community support for agrivoltaics, the practice of farming in and around solar projects, provides an opportunity for solar developers and the Michigan sheep industry to collaboratively meet the market demand for a steady supply of quality lamb.
Victorson named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on September 25, 2024
Luce County 4-H alumna Nacy L. Victorson, of Newberry, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Dr. Julie Chapin receives highest Michigan 4-H honor

Published on September 25, 2024
Dr. Julie Chapin, Portland, has been honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Newly published research by MSU scientists shows how low levels of water contamination impact fish behavior and survival

Published on September 25, 2024
Findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
Budd honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Donna Budd of Wayne County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Hackett honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Charity Hackett of Berrien County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners recognized at 2024 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

Published on September 25, 2024
Awards presented at the event are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors.
Richards named Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Clinton County 4-H volunteer Robert (Bob) Richards has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2024

Published on September 25, 2024
Golden Delicious and Red Delicious are being harvested in the west central region this week. Temperatures are cooler this week, and growers are working around the rain to harvest fruit.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2024

Published on September 25, 2024
Sixth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.