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Build your own seeded coir logs for use in shoreline restoration? Part 1

Published on June 21, 2022
This novel approach to restoring shorelines with native plant seeds secured in homemade coir logs is being tested on the Keweenaw Peninsula.
4-H Children’s Gardens curator "Dr. Norm" to retire June 30

Published on June 20, 2022
Norm Lownds, Ph.D., known as “Dr. Norm,” curator of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens since 1997 will retire June 30.
Predicted 2022 apple harvest dates

Published on June 17, 2022
Harvest dates for the 2022 season for apples across Michigan are expected to be close to or slightly ahead of average.
Take a Virtual Tour of MSU’s STEM Teaching and Learning Facility

Published on June 17, 2022
This virtual tour, produced by MassTimber@MSU, provides an opportunity learn about mass timber, how it’s used in the STEM Facility, and why it matters.
Understanding toxic stress and its impact on health and well-being

Published on June 16, 2022
Toxic stress is long-term, serious stress that can be harmful to health. Understanding what toxic stress is and what you can do to mediate its effects is essential for healing and recovery.
Pantry to preschool strengthens nutrition security for northern Michigan families

Published on June 16, 2022
Through innovative thinking, MSU Extension and Father Fred Food Pantry are bringing food security to Michigan families.
Assessing hail damage to soybeans in the early vegetative stages

Published on June 16, 2022
Properly assessing hail damage to soybeans will help producers make important management decisions.
Estate gift creates lasting 4-H legacy; grows endowment

Published on June 16, 2022
An estate gift from long-time 4-H supporters and alumni George and Deanna House will grow the Founders Fund.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 16, 2022

Published on June 16, 2022
High heat and timely rains have pushed crop development rapidly with soybean reaching flowering in early-planted fields and sidedressing beginning in early-planted corn.
Chapin returns as director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives

Published on June 15, 2022
MSU Extension announced the appointment of Julie Chapin, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H.