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Plant science at the dinner table: Strawberries

Published on June 5, 2024
Spoiler alert: strawberries are not true berries, like blueberries or grapes.
Partnership in action: Harrisville Harbor rain garden project

Published on June 5, 2024
Alcona students successfully troubleshoot a rain garden out of control.
Group management for youth settings: The power of a volunteer’s energy in group management

Published on June 5, 2024
Setting the energy level within programs, events and activities can provide a safe place where youth can belong, grow and thrive.
Can we enhance the climate mitigation potential of switchgrass as a Bioenergy Cropping System?

Published on June 5, 2024
PSM professors land NIFA funding to explore pathways to greater carbon storage in switchgrass fields
Proposed Michigan 4-H license plate to benefit 4-H youth advances in Michigan Senate

Published on June 5, 2024
On June 4, legislation that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth through a new fundraising license plate advanced in the Michigan Senate.
2023-24 Learning Exchange Series: Managing forests for carbon offsets—opportunities, risks, and the way forward

Published on June 5, 2024
Webinar recording with Lilli Kaarakka, Assistant Professor at Cal Poly
Translating children’s angry words

Published on June 5, 2024
Do your children say you are the meanest mom ever? What does that really mean?
Michigan farmer supports new MSU climate resiliency program, seeks long-term solutions

Published on June 5, 2024
Ben Schilling is a sixth-generation farmer in southwest Michigan.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024

Published on June 4, 2024
Strawberry harvest continues for small fruit while tree fruits approach June drop.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

Published on June 4, 2024
Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.