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Reflections on success: MSU Extension looks back on first year of farm stress project

Published on November 3, 2021
MSU Extension professionals look to build on the profound impact of their Legacy of the Land work.
USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

Published on November 3, 2021
This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.
KSRP establishes Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund

Published on November 3, 2021
The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) created the Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support low-cost therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.
Genevieve O’Riley loves the hands-on experience of her degree program

Published on November 3, 2021
The best part of being a horticulture major is having class in the teaching greenhouses!
4-H Children's Gardens adds new breakfast garden

Published on November 3, 2021
To highlight the importance of starting the day off right, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden now features a theme garden dedicated entirely to the first meal of the day.
Angela Ayers

Published on November 3, 2021
I manage public policy for Ford Motor Co. as part of the Government Relations team. Meaning, I help track federal, state and local policy, mainly around the environment and infrastructure, that can impact the company and work to define our position.
Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them

Published on November 3, 2021
Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil.
Patrick Cudney to lead government and stakeholder relations for College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Published on November 2, 2021
Patrick Cudney has been appointed the director of government and stakeholder relations for Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
Beef Quality Assurance in-person training and recertification available

Published on November 2, 2021
The Michigan Beef Industry Commission and Michigan State University Extension beef team have partnered to provide in-person training and recertification sessions.
Ph.D. student takes interdisciplinary approach to fisheries and wildlife

Published on November 2, 2021
Kelly Kapsar’s research looks at the relationship between humans and their environment with a focus on wildlife conservation.