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Three food businesses win $20K at Start Garden Demo Day

Published on October 5, 2023
The annual event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan took place on September 20, 2023.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 4, 2023

Published on October 4, 2023
Golden Delicious and early strains of Red Delicious are being harvested this week while some growers have also started picking Idared and Rome for long-term storage.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 4, 2023

Published on October 4, 2023
Growers are moving through harvest and Honeycrisp and Gala are the main priorities at this time. Fruit seems to be maturing quickly this season.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 3, 2023

Published on October 4, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Fuji, Yellow Delicious and Red Delicious apples.
Agriservice professionals play important role in suicide prevention

Published on October 4, 2023
Support for farmers starts with the relationships they already have.
Plant science recruiting initiative kicks off

Published on October 4, 2023
MSU will extend its agriculture education leadership through a Plant Science Excellence hiring initiative.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 4, 2023

Published on October 4, 2023
Honeycrisp harvest is wrapping up. Many other varieties are currently mature.
Mindfulness practice can be formal or informal

Published on October 4, 2023
Practicing mindfulness, formally or informally, has proven health benefits.
Join the 2024 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit or East Lansing

Published on October 3, 2023
Create a plan for your farm, educational garden or homestead.
Invasive hydrilla, a “monster aquatic weed,” discovered for the first time in Michigan waters

Published on October 3, 2023
Here’s how to prevent the spread of invasive hydrilla.