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Michigan 4-H Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Towne

Published on February 23, 2026
Amanda Towne is a 15-year alumna of the Michigan 4-H program. As an active member of the NMU Collegiate 4-H Club, Amanda shared her 4-H story and how her years as a 4-H member impacted her life.
Is irrigation important to you and your business?

Published on February 23, 2026
Water policy challenges are in the future for Michigan and Indiana. The Irrigation Day webinar series will provide three sessions explaining the competition for water and how it may affect your practices.
Introducción al paquete de aplicación para programas de USDA FSA

Published on February 23, 2026
Conozca los formularios y documentos necesarios antes de visitar una oficina de FSA.
Living mulch between rows: A smart strategy for home gardens

Published on February 20, 2026
Living mulch is a type of ground cover planted between rows of vegetables to suppress weeds, conserve moisture and improve soil health.
New synergies spark MSU AgBioResearch’s vision for a smarter, more sustainable dairy system

Published on February 20, 2026
Global partnerships anchored at MSU are aiming to create new pathways that reward farmers and advance resilient dairy systems in the U.S.
Preparing powdered infant formula safely in an emergency

Published on February 19, 2026
Learn how to safely prepare and store powdered infant formula if tap water becomes unsafe to drink during an emergency.
MSU Extension partners with Marine City and Marine City Chamber of Commerce a second time to capture visitor impressions

Published on February 19, 2026
Learn more about this one-year pilot program that seeks to understand strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities via QR codes around the Marine City community.
Planned gift establishes the Lee G. and K. Joanna Schwenk Fund for Kalamazoo County 4-H

Published on February 19, 2026
The Lee G. and K. Joanna Schwenk Fund for Kalamazoo County 4-H, a permanent endowment, was recently established through a charitable gift annuity from the estate of Lee G. and Katherine “Joanna” Schwenk.
All-season trees: Paperbark maple

Published on February 19, 2026
All-season trees like paperbark maple provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.
Strengthening global food safety: Reflections from MSU’s WorldTAP Program

Published on February 19, 2026
A reflection on the 2025 MSU WorldTAP Food Safety Program, highlighting lessons in innovation, regulation and global collaboration, as told by Nur Annisa Rahmah.