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Cherry Republic founder receives MSU Extension Key partner Award

Published on November 1, 2024
Bob Sutherland, president and founder of Cherry Republic, was honored with the MSU Extension Key Partner award for his role in helping farmers access mental health services.
Melissa FitzGerald received MSU Extension Friend of Extension award

Published on November 1, 2024
Melissa FitzGerald received the MSU Extension Epsilon Sigma Phi Friend of Extension award for her dedication to a program designed to keep animals and humans safe on the roads.
St. Clair County Ag Society received MSU Extension Key Partner Award

Published on November 1, 2024
The St. Clair County Agricultural Society, commonly referred to as the fair board, was honored with the MSU Extension Key Partner Award for their unyielding support of 4-H youth through the annual county 4-H and Youth Fair.
MSU Extension recognizes Thumb Food Policy Council with Key Partner Award

Published on November 1, 2024
The Thumb Food Policy Council (TFPC) was honored with the MSU Extension Key Partner Award October 16 during the MSU Extension Fall Conference in Grand Rapids.
Ask the expert: How do microplastics impact the health of humans and the planet?

Published on November 1, 2024
Microplastics are everywhere
The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

Published on October 31, 2024
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan.
MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila

Published on October 31, 2024
The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Things that go bump in the night

Published on October 31, 2024
Learn strategies to help your children cope with their fears.
4-H around the world: Nepal – Part 1

Published on October 31, 2024
Let’s explore 4-H in Nepal and what it looks like.
MSU Researcher Receives Rudolf Hering Medal from ASCE

Published on October 31, 2024
The Rudolf Hering Medal of the ASCE was instituted and endowed in 1924 by the Sanitary Engineering Division (now the Environmental & Water Resources Institute) in honor of Rudolf Hering, past Vice President of the Society.