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Michigan 4-H raises over $8K on Giving Tuesday

Published on June 10, 2025
On Giving Tuesday the Michigan 4-H community came together to show the power of 4-H.
A how-to guide to eating for the season

Published on June 9, 2025
Michigan agriculture makes seasonal eating easy.
MSU researcher leads innovative effort to protect lake whitefish using genetic markers

Published on June 9, 2025
Jared Homola, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is using advanced genetic modeling to help conserve Lake Michigan’s declining lake whitefish population and improve fishery management strategies.
Preventing grapevine decline in Michigan: Pruning wound management and best vineyard practices

Published on June 9, 2025
Trunk disease prevention and pruning wound management in Michigan vineyards.
Wheat Watchers Week of June 2, 2025

Published on June 9, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Dirt to Glass 2025: From intention to impact – advancing the future of Michigan wine

Published on June 9, 2025
Intentional Agriculture and Michigan State University host Michigan’s premier grape and wine conference, August 21–22, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Michigan Land Grants work to expand tribal members' access to traditional foods

Published on June 6, 2025
A pilot project demonstrated the potential for land-grant institutions to come together in service of tribal communities and the clear demand for culturally grounded food access programs
Six food assistance programs for Michigan residents with limited income

Published on June 6, 2025
Discover programs that can help you eat well while stretching your food dollars.
Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

Published on June 6, 2025
The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities

Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers.