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Community Sustainability Professor chose as author for First National Nature Assessment

Published on May 31, 2024
Dr. Steven Gray, Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability, was selected as an author for the first National Nature Assessment.
Managing heifer inventory: Ensuring the future of your operations

Published on May 30, 2024
Kelly Sporer from CentralStar Cooperative Inc. shared her insights on managing heifer inventory during a Heifer Academy webinar hosted by Dairy Educator Cora Okkema.
Michigan 4-H alumna nominated to World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors

Published on May 30, 2024
Francine Barchett has been selected to serve a two-year term as a youth representative on the World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors. Her involvement in Michigan 4-H programming played a huge role in her success.
4-H around the world: Tunisia 4-H

Published on May 30, 2024
The series exploring 4-H around the world continues as we explore 4-H in Tunisia.
Informational webinar for Michigan fairs and exhibitions to be hosted June 6, 2024

Published on May 30, 2024
Fairs and exhibitions preparing for the 2024 fair season should plan to attend this informational webinar for updates and recommendations.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 29, 2024

Published on May 29, 2024
Initial harvests are coming off while planting and pest management continue.
Michigan plant leaders play key role in new climate resiliency program

Published on May 29, 2024
Leaders from the Michigan Plant Coalition began discussions in 2016 on ways their industries could prepare for challenges brought upon by climate change.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

Published on May 29, 2024
Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024

Published on May 28, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.
Michigan child nutrition programs farm to school efforts recognized by Vilsack and Stabenow in recent events

Published on May 28, 2024
Michigan farm to school programs were highlighted at recent events with USDA Secretary Vilsack, Senator Stabenow, and other policymakers.