News

Three types of loneliness in farming

Published on November 15, 2023
Understand the factors that drive feelings of social, emotional and cultural loneliness in farming.
Seeking a Clerical Aide

Published on November 15, 2023
Join our team! MSU CRFS seeks a part-time, hourly Clerical Aide to support the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair for Food, Society and Sustainability/Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems, and, when requested, the CRFS Associate Director.
Food manufacturers guide to date labeling and lot codes

Published on November 14, 2023
What are they for and why are they used?
Michigan coastal community recognizes MSU Extension program as a catalyst for community and economic development

Published on November 14, 2023
Four years after the City of St. Clair participated in the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Program through MSU Extension, community leaders recognized the project as catalyst for “Freighter Walk” success.
W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest manager wins Friend of the Trail Award

Published on November 14, 2023
Manager of the MSU W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest, Kenneth (KJ) Kettler, was recently awarded the Friend of the Trail Award from the North Country Trail Association (NCTA).
Montcalm County soybean field scouting report with North Central Soybean Research Program

Published on November 14, 2023
The North Central Soybean Research Program conducts soybean extension research and data collection through field scouting by Michigan State University Extension educators.
Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn

Published on November 14, 2023
An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.
Seven Spartans serve as Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Ambassadors

Published on November 14, 2023
Ambassadors represent the Michigan Ag Council, work with consumers and producers across the state
Improve your pumpkin pie with science

Published on November 13, 2023
Making slight changes in your ingredients could make for a better pie, or maybe not. Either way, it is a good way to learn science.
FSG-Nigeria Contributes to Historic Climate Change Policy and Climate Smart Agriculture Profiling involving Stakeholders including Traditional Leaders

Published on November 13, 2023
Nigeria's National Agricultural Technology & Innovation Policy emphasizes the significance of Digital and Climate Smart Agriculture for food security and sustainable economic development at Kebbi State.