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Alumni, industry leaders honored during 2020 ANR Week

Published on February 25, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) honored 13 leaders in agriculture and natural resources.
Why should I worry about clean breaks and lot sizes?

Published on February 24, 2020
Cleaning and sanitizing all food contact surfaces are required to establish a clean break. Learn what a clean break is and why it might be important to fruit and vegetable growers who grade, sort and store the produce they grow.
Youth thrive when adults support and encourage “youth voice”

Published on February 24, 2020
Adults can help youth thrive by encouraging youth voice and establishing a positive relationship with them.
Youth thrive when adults support and nurture their “sparks”

Published on February 24, 2020
Intentional efforts by adults to help youth identify and nurture their interests, or “sparks,” can help youth be successful in life.
MSU event will celebrate training program for Latino farmers in Michigan

Published on February 24, 2020
MSU will host an upcoming celebration to honor a training program for first- and next-generation Latino farmers in Michigan called La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest).
Small farmers sink or swim in globalization’s tsunami

Published on February 24, 2020
From a synthesis of 12 cases, researchers found when smallholder farmers are connected to faraway systems, the key is to empower them to higher agency and more livelihood opportunities.
Decarbonizing your ride for a more stable climate

Published on February 24, 2020
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center measures the climate benefits of cellulosic biofuels for the first time
What will it take to advance good food in Michigan? We want to hear from you!

Published on February 24, 2020
We need your help to ensure the updated Michigan Good Food Charter provides a robust foundation for the road ahead.
FDA Reopens Comment Period on General Principles for Food Standards Modernization

Published on February 22, 2020
The public may submit either electronic or written comments by April 21, 2020.
Weekly Beet - February 21, 2020

Published on February 21, 2020
The Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences weekly newsletter highlighting departmental achievements, events and notices.