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Farm Business Basics Series: Whole Farm Planning: Healthcare, Health Insurance and Childcare

Published on March 17, 2025
If you’re exploring new health insurance options, building your farm budget for the upcoming year, or looking at changes in your family or childcare needs, these workshops are for you!
What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?

Published on March 17, 2025
Viburnum leaf beetle larvae and adults may devour the shrubs in Michigan.
2025 Learning Exchange Series: Leakage

Published on March 14, 2025
Webinar three of the 2025 Learning Exchange Series is titled "Leakage." Panelists discuss research priorities to reduce forest carbon leakage.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Erin Budzyn

Published on March 14, 2025
Erin Budzyn, PhD Candidate, focuses on the understanding of social acceptance of fire-risk reduction strategies and actions, and human health and wellbeing impacts of forest structural characteristics and species.
It's can opening time for MSU's Bean Team!

Published on March 14, 2025
This annual activity involves entire team in a quality review activity that's integral to the continued success of the breeding program
Michigan State University Extension launches new Pesticide Safety Manual sales website

Published on March 14, 2025
The launch of the new MSU Extension Pesticide Safety Manual Sales Store is designed to make purchasing study materials for commercial and private applicators easier and more convenient than ever.
Plastipak invests in MSU School of Packaging Building Expansion

Published on March 13, 2025
A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, aerosol, industrial and consumer cleaning products industries.
Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?

Published on March 13, 2025
Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees.
Beyond boxwood: Alternative landscape shrubs for Michigan gardeners

Published on March 13, 2025
Pests like the box tree moth are making homeowners wonder what they can plant that will give a similar look and feel to boxwood in their gardens.
Apprenticeships: Advice for choosing a program

Published on March 13, 2025
Looking at the quality of the program, alongside cost, compensation and growth opportunities, can help you find an apprenticeship that is a good fit for you.