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Michigan 4-H’ers pledge their hands to larger service in a time of need

Published on April 21, 2020
Families and communities struggle to adapt to closed schools and businesses while working to maintain their own health and well-being. For many Michigan 4-H’ers, lending a hand is part of their normal, and have sprung into action to help their communities.
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension

Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020

Published on April 21, 2020
Crop development has been slow, cold weather will persist, and no bud damage has been detected at this time.
A view of Tollgate Farm during the Stay Home, Stay Safe order

Published on April 20, 2020
A view of Tollgate Farm during the Stay Home, Stay Safe order
MSU construction management alum helping to build COVID-19 alternate care facility

Published on April 20, 2020
Michigan State University alumnus Jack Brierton is helping to build one of three alternate care facilities in the Chicago area for COVID-19 patients.
Are you a responsible borrower?

Published on April 20, 2020
Reflect on your current borrowing behaviors before you open a line of credit.
Horticulture Students Receive Awards

Published on April 20, 2020
2020 Student Award Recipients Announced
Surveying Michigan carrot growers on plant-parasitic nematode control habits

Published on April 20, 2020
Current control practices and commonly encountered nematodes in Michigan carrot fields.
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Marketing and merchandizing

Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should boost their online marketing presence to get customers excited for the spring season and then focus on selling customers solutions and packages of products.
Resources for greenhouse growers, florists and retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on April 20, 2020
There are many resources for both wholesale and garden retails on methods to hold crops and implement social distancing at garden centers.