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Apprenticeships: Advice for choosing a program

Published on March 13, 2025
Looking at the quality of the program, alongside cost, compensation and growth opportunities, can help you find an apprenticeship that is a good fit for you.
Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

Published on March 13, 2025
A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.
Beyond boxwood: Alternative landscape shrubs for Michigan gardeners

Published on March 13, 2025
Pests like the box tree moth are making homeowners wonder what they can plant that will give a similar look and feel to boxwood in their gardens.
How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

Published on March 13, 2025
Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.
Newsletter: March & April 2025

Published on March 13, 2025
Happy almost spring! Like some of our temperate forests, we hope that you are beginning to come out of winter dormancy. Please find the latest updates from the Forest Carbon and Climate Program below.
Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?

Published on March 13, 2025
Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees.
Teaching children about food waste: Part 1

Published on March 12, 2025
Why should early childcare centers and other childcare programs think about food waste, and what role do they play in managing their own food use?
CANR Community Unites on Give Green Day to Fuel Student Success

Published on March 12, 2025
Gifts from CANR alumni, faculty, staff and friends on Give Green Day raised over $44,000 during MSU’s annual day of giving.
Gear up for spring with the 2025 Spring Christmas Tree Meeting

Published on March 12, 2025
Get a jump start on Christmas tree insects, disease, fertilizer, and weed management for the 2025 growing season.
JBS Fed-Cattle Contract Comparison Tool

Published on March 12, 2025
The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.