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MSU Extension Tools for Effective Facilitation 2026 programs

Published on March 2, 2026
Two three-day facilitation workshops and one advanced four-day conflict-focused program available in 2026.
Communicating Through Conflict: Build skills for tough conversations

Published on March 2, 2026
Learn tools for navigating difficult conversations at work, in your community, and at home through these workshop opportunities in 2026.
Learn farm budgeting essentials at the planning for profit workshop

Published on March 2, 2026
A program hosted by MSU Extension, Institute of Agricultural Technology Program, and Montcalm Community College.
New boxwood diagnostic tool now available to help Michigan homeowners protect their landscapes

Published on March 2, 2026
Check out our new user-friendly diagnostic guide designed to help you quickly identify common problems affecting boxwood shrubs and determine practical next steps for treatment and prevention.
Michigan State University PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 27, 2026
Join for a series of free events including an outreach table near the rock on campus, a webinar series, and a PFAS movie night.
Game-based disaster training helps Michigan communities strengthen animal emergency response

Published on February 27, 2026
MSU Extension to bring game-based disaster training opportunities to Caro and Grayling.
Michigan Rep. Luke Meerman values MSU’s longstanding support of Michigan agriculture

Published on February 26, 2026
From his farming roots to his role in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Luke Meerman understands the importance of MSU research that's driven by agriculture industry priorities.
Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

Published on February 25, 2026
Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.
2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 26

Published on February 25, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 26. The series runs every Thursday from 7–8 a.m. through September 17.
Reducing time to flower in dahlias

Published on February 24, 2026
Greenhouse growers report delayed or inconsistent flowering in potted dahlia. A new MSU study shows that five to 10 short days are enough to reduce the time to flower while minimizing tuber production.