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Tips for shopping at farmers markets safely

Published on May 12, 2020
Here are some tips to protect you while enjoying fresh produce and helping to support farms and farmers in your community.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

Published on May 12, 2020
A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Wexford County’s Laura Hartson

Published on May 11, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Michigan State University blueberry breeder awarded USDA grant to improve blueberry and cranberry fruit quality

Published on May 11, 2020
Patrick Edger, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, was awarded a four-year, $1.13 million grant to discover genes associated with superior fruit quality traits in blueberries and cranberries.
Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed

Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions.
Canva MSU Extension and Michigan 4-H social media graphic templates how-to

Published on May 9, 2020
A step by step process on how to select and edit the MSU Extension social media graphic template on Canva.
COVID-19 and its Impact on Agribusiness in Nigeria

Published on May 8, 2020
The sixth panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria.
Adding your Calendar Availability to an Email in Outlook

Published on May 8, 2020
Instructions for adding a section to your email to display your calendar availability. This is especially useful for scheduling meetings with people outside of MSU.
Australian scholar sets groundwork for international irrigation partnership

Published on May 8, 2020
MSU, University of Southern Queensland building memorandum of understanding for collaboration
$1.3 Million Grant

Published on May 8, 2020
MSU and U.S. Army to improve wastewater treatment on military bases.