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2025 Learning Exchange Series: Social and Ecological Impacts

Published on June 25, 2025
Webinar four of the 2025 Learning Exchange Series is titled "Social and Ecological Impacts of Forest Carbon Offsets." Panelists discuss ways to improve and ensure social and ecological safeguards for forest carbon projects.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 25, 2025

Published on June 25, 2025
Vegetable growers are persevering in their work despite the heat wave.
Best practices for collecting water samples for PFAS analysis

Published on June 25, 2025
Beginning in April 2018, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) implemented a statewide survey to test Michigan's public water supplies across several phases of sampling.
Build conflict competence with “Communicating Through Conflict” workshops from MSU Extension

Published on June 25, 2025
Gain tools to navigate interpersonal tensions and reduce defensiveness through online training focused on active listening, feedback, and relationship repair.
Get back to the basics of food safety

Published on June 25, 2025
Following basic food safety practices can help you and your family avoid foodborne illness.
Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course

Published on June 25, 2025
A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is now available!
Michigan grape scouting report – June 25, 2025

Published on June 25, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Select, handle and store your Michigan produce safely

Published on June 25, 2025
Simple tips to help you select, handle, clean, and store fresh fruits and vegetables with confidence.
How to Specify Regional Wood for Your Mass Timber Projects

Published on June 24, 2025
During this Michigan MT Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on how to specify regional wood for your mass timber projects, featuring experts Michaela Harms of Sterling Structural and Annavitte Rand of Thornton Tomasetti.
Downy mildew disease confirmed on cukes in Lenawee County: Five counties have spores in air samples

Published on June 24, 2025
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should spray effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.