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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

Published on October 7, 2020
October is apple month and there are so many varieties to choose from this week.
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

Published on October 7, 2020
Empire and Golden Delicious harvest are well along. Fuji and Cortland are mature as well and are ready for harvest. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider has been very strong at farm markets.
The NEW Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program is now live online!

Published on October 7, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Farm Bureau work together to launch the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

Published on October 7, 2020
Apple harvest is progressing rapidly in southwest Michigan due to sunny and dry conditions and light crops.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

Published on October 7, 2020
Honeycrisp harvest is wrapping up and growers are moving onto later varieties. There have been a lot of big trucks with apple boxes headed south in recent days.
MSU organizes virtual discussion on importance of home gardens in developing countries

Published on October 6, 2020
Event aligns with World Food Prize celebration
MSU alumnus developing diverse restaurant development strategy for McDonald’s Corporation

Published on October 6, 2020
Melvin Mance is a U.S. Development Director for McDonald’s Corporation, a company with a long-time commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation represents hope; donors honor Houghten legacy

Published on October 6, 2020
Descendants of the Houghten family make a gift to support the Thomas C. Houghten Educational Commons at DPFLI.
Fulfilling a family legacy

Published on October 6, 2020
Dionardo Pizaña has spent two decades as a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist for Michigan State University Extension, fulfilling a family legacy of work in this area.
Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation moves forward despite pandemic

Published on October 6, 2020
DPFLI demonstrates innovative urban food and agriculture systems.