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The surprising health benefits of eating ice cream

Published on July 16, 2024
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July by learning about the healthy upsides to this frozen treat.
2024 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

Published on July 15, 2024
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.
Michigan Awarded Two Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Grants

Published on July 15, 2024
Michigan organizations to receive awards from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation hub to build more local, more nourishing, and more loving school food systems in Michigan.
Electrostatic Powder Coating Inoculation Methodology for Dry Sanitation Experimentation

Published on July 12, 2024
The purpose of this study was to develop a standardized dry inoculation methodology using an electrostatic coating process for dry sanitation experimentation.
Michigan State University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru receive grant to work with Indigenous Federations to improve cultural relevance and gender equality of forest conservation initiatives

Published on July 12, 2024
New grant awarded to support a new collaborative project “Inclusive and Sustainable Conservation Partnerships: An applied approach for improving Peru’s market base mechanism strategies with Indigenous communities.”
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Lisa Woodke

Published on July 11, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Lisa Woodke ('02, Agribusiness Management) is currently an Executive Board member representing the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.
Preparing youth for in-person judging at fairs and showcases

Published on July 11, 2024
Volunteers and caring adults can help youth feel confident and ready for judging experiences.
Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!

Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields.
Empowering youth for success: How 4-H volunteers can prepare 4-H’ers for fairs and showcase events

Published on July 11, 2024
4-H volunteers play an essential role in preparing 4-H youth for fairs and showcase events.
Is that an invasive crayfish in your fish tank?

Published on July 11, 2024
Use the new Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish to learn more about pesky crustacean invaders and how to identify them.