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• County government powers are very limited

  Published on September 9, 2023
  A county government does not have general ordinance making authority. As a general rule counties cannot adopt ordinances. Municipalities have more authority, powers than counties, and can adopt police power ordinances.

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  Dr Ravi Singh of CIMMYT, “Leadership in Plant Breeding for Global Food Security” seminar series

  Published on September 8, 2023
  A leading scholars in the field of wheat agriculture, Dr Sing has contributed to development, release, and cultivation of over 550 wheat varieties in pursuing his goal of feeding the future. Still has a moment for graduate students at MSU.

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  MSU Extension MI Paddle Stewards program helps train paddlers to hunt for invasive species

  Published on September 8, 2023
  MI Paddle Stewards has provided many in-person training workshops and is also available online. New grant funding will help Michigan Sea Grant expand the training.

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  Long-standing partnership makes training possible for the region’s tribal, state, and local fish producers

  Published on September 8, 2023
  Great Lakes fishers process safe seafood products with Seafood HACCP training.

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  Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students

  Published on September 8, 2023
  Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students arrived at Tawas Point State Park for a day of community-connected learning - and their student stewardship project.

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  MSU Extension brings popular Summer Discovery Cruises back to southeast Michigan

  Published on September 8, 2023
  This program previously ran for more than 25 years before coming to a halt in 2020 due to the pandemic.

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  First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s capitol lawn

  Published on September 8, 2023
  More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries.

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  Helping Michigan homeowners stay in their homes after financial hardships from COVID-19

  Published on September 7, 2023
  MSU Extension financial and homeownership educators quickly moved to aid over 300 Michigan homeowners across 21 Michigan counties in applying for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund program.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023

  Published on September 7, 2023
  Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023

  Published on September 7, 2023
  Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers.