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Voting in virtual 4-H club meetings

Published on October 26, 2020
Electronic tools to facilitate voting.
Hannah L. Glair 4-H Memorial Service Award created to honor Ingham County 4-H youth

Published on October 26, 2020
Michael and Julie Glair created a 4-H county fund with gifts in memory of their daughter.
Emily is the Director of Education and Certification at the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association

Published on October 23, 2020
Emily enjoys staying up-to-date on all aspects of the horticulture industry and supporting all sectors of our great Green Industry.
Tracking turds

Published on October 23, 2020
Learn how DNA source tracking can be used to identify water quality concerns.
Annual Summary Report on antimicrobials sold for use in food-producing animals: key findings for swine producers

Published on October 23, 2020
Based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most recent Summary Report, sales of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock increased moderately in 2018 when compared to 2017.
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems awarded grant to strengthen local food partnerships in Battle Creek and the Upper Peninsula

Published on October 23, 2020
A new project will connect food and farm business owners with networks and partners that can help them prosper.
Planning for all generations

Published on October 23, 2020
Generational trends are leading to changing demographics in many communities and presenting new challenges. Having strategies to bring all generations into a planning process can help communities meet these challenges.
The power of a virtual pitch during a pandemic

Published on October 23, 2020
Learn how to pivot your current pitch into the best virtual pitch. We discuss techniques for filming, best pitching practices, and highlight an experienced entrepreneur as a guest speaker.
Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter

Published on October 23, 2020
Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management.
Shocking biodiversity decline more than one-solution crisis

Published on October 22, 2020
MSU sustainability scientist Jianguo "Jack" Liu is part of an international team of scientists analyzing new goals for nature in a United Nations effort published in Science Magazine.