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New USDA grant to support MSU-led research team exploring rural price inflation

Published on November 17, 2022
The project, funded by an $800K grant from USDA NIFA, is aimed at informing policy.
Wei Liao creates biorefining solutions for organic waste

Published on November 17, 2022
Bringing ecology, microbiology, engineering and economics together
Michigan 4-H Foundation mini-grant recipients announced

Published on November 17, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 4-H mini-grants totaling just under $8,000.
Steelcase Foundation supports teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County

Published on November 17, 2022
Michigan State University Extension has received a three-year gift from the Steelcase Foundation to offer Teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County.
4-H Children's Gardens receive estate gift from longtime donor and volunteer

Published on November 17, 2022
Retired MSU professor and longtime Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens donor and volunteer Linda Nelson, Ph.D., left an estate gift to support the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens.
Dr. George H. Berghorn featured in Mass Timber Webinar

Published on November 17, 2022
Register to learn from webinar panelists George H. Berghorn, Paul Crovella, Hongtao Dang, and Azzeddine Oudjehane, facilitated by Melanie Ross on Wednesday, November 30th 11:00 - 1:00 MST.
MSU Extension receives $1.55M grant to support student mental health and STOP school violence

Published on November 17, 2022
A $1.55 million grant from the Office of Justice Programs will help MSU Extension provide school communities with training to counter the effects of youth mental health crisis and prevent or reduce instances of bullying.
4-H alumni support Michigan 4-H with IRA charitable gift

Published on November 17, 2022
To truly make a difference while also making a tax-free donation, Michigan 4-H alumni Floyd and Judy Englehardt decided to make an IRA charitable rollover gift to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, also referred to as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).
Michigan 4-H members learn about the global dairy industry at the National 4-H Dairy Conference

Published on November 17, 2022
Seven youth traveled to Wisconsin to expand their knowledge on dairy science, careers, technology and more.
What's that bug: Identifying the praying mantids of Michigan

Published on November 17, 2022
Learn more about the two species of praying mantis found in Michigan and when you can easily spot them.