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New Extension Program Worker to serve in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties

Published on September 1, 2022
Angela Scapini joins Michigan Sea Grant to help enhance Great Lakes literacy educational opportunities.
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute: Meeting today’s educational standards and practices

Published on September 1, 2022
A variety of educational standards and practices are met by participating in the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute (WFPMIYI).
Zoning district, tax assessor classifications not the same thing

Published on September 1, 2022
Some improperly use tax assessor classifications as an indicator of zoning district, but they are not the same and one should never base zoning decisions on property tax classifications.
A Passion for Bugs Leads to MSU

Published on August 31, 2022
Taylor Hori followed her passion for bugs and it led her straight to Michigan State University.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Many McIntosh and Honeycrisp sites are showing increasing signs of maturity this week. First pick likely to begin as early as next week, slightly ahead of predicted harvest date. Galas still a bit immature.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Apples being harvested this week include Jonathan for processing and McIntosh, and finishing up early season Honeycrisp strains.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters.
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute develops employability skills

Published on August 31, 2022
Check out this unique learning experience that fosters employability skills and so much more.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
With classes starting up again and many of our vegetable specialists involved with that, this is the last big weekly report of the season.
Fostering community, encouraging healthy lifestyles and strengthening food security in northwest Detroit

Published on August 31, 2022
The Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation celebrates new growth and capacity building in 2022.