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Let it snow: The science of snowflakes

Published on December 11, 2025
We’ve all heard that no two snowflakes are exactly alike. Learn more about how snowflakes form and why they can take on so many different shapes and qualities.
The joy of homemade gifts: Salt-dough ornaments

Published on December 11, 2025
Include your children in creating special gifts for their friends, family and teachers this holiday season with this salt-dough ornament recipe.
MSU Extension awarded expanded second-year funding to grow youth seat belt safety initiative

Published on December 11, 2025
The new award highlights both the program’s demonstrated effectiveness and the critical statewide need for enhanced youth traffic safety education.
Incorporating youth voice into planning your 4-H club activities

Published on December 11, 2025
A simple process for generating ideas with youth and determining which you will pursue as a 4-H club.
Cafecito con Pan 2025: A safe, meaningful and bilingual space for families

Published on December 11, 2025
The Cafecito con Pan 2025 webinar series launched with great success, marking a historic moment as the first year MSU Extension and Chispa 4-H have offered this safe, welcoming and culturally-relevant space for Spanish-speaking families in Michigan.
Restorative practice – Part 1: Instead of punishment

Published on December 11, 2025
Create positive culture by building caring and inclusive relationships.
High-oleic, high reward: A unique opportunity for Michigan soybean farmers

Published on December 11, 2025
High-oleic soybeans offer opportunities for increased profitability not only for soybean farmers but also dairy farmers in Michigan.
Zambian women in agriculture: Resilience, culture and celebration

Published on December 11, 2025
Despite the challenges they face—from unpredictable weather patterns and limited market access to entrenched gender norms—Zambian women farmers have registered numerous successes.
Now available in Spanish: New pollination management resource for urban growers in the Great Lakes region

Published on December 11, 2025
A free pocket guide PDF is available in English and Spanish to help growers create and maintain native plant habitat to boost crop pollination by native bees.
Can you safely store perishable food outside during winter months?

Published on December 11, 2025
Storing food outside increases potential health risks.