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Jake Ferris (1930-2022), Agricultural Market and Price Analyst

Published on April 21, 2022
Professor Emeritus John “Jake” Ferris passed away on March 9, 2022. He is remembered as colleague, teacher, mentor, national expert on commodity price analysis, proud Spartan, and generous donor to the next generation of MSU agribusiness managers.
How should members of a public body handle the approval of meeting minutes if they were absent?

Published on April 8, 2022
What should members of a public body do when it comes time to vote to approve minutes of a meeting that they were not present at?
Meet Assistant Professor Craig Carpenter

Published on March 14, 2022
Dr. Craig Carpenter in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics is using his expertise in regional economic development to promote economic opportunities and to educate others on Michigan’s history of economic inequality.
CSUS faculty pursues her passion working with international communities on nutrition issues

Published on March 2, 2022
CSUS faculty Dr. Kimberly Chung shares about how she transitioned from food science to participatory research to address international agricultural and nutrition issues.
CSUS alumna spotlight: Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones

Published on March 1, 2022
Pursuing a Ph.D. in CSUS helped Dr. Jermalowicz-Jones gain the scientific and social science skills needed to run a successful lake management business.
Honoring Extension Master Gardeners for providing science-based gardening education to communities

Published on February 25, 2022
Upper Peninsula contributions from Extension Master Gardeners amounted to more than $41,000 to communities in just one year.
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo

Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools.
Teaching children to be prepared in emergencies

Published on February 23, 2022
Activity books, videos, and other resources can help parents, caregivers and teachers prepare young children for emergencies.
How food entrepreneurs can strengthen responses to rising input costs

Published on February 11, 2022
Food input costs are increasing in early 2022, which makes knowing the root causes, and how big businesses are reacting, helpful to food entrepreneurs to plan a successful response.
Sign up now for the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on January 31, 2022
Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022.
Dog Star Hops takes home the coveted Chinook Cup in annual hop quality competition

Published on January 20, 2022
Michigan hop farms recognized for excellence during the 2022 Michigan Great Beer State Conference.
Second careers in sustainable agriculture

Published on January 18, 2022
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Arjeta Bajramaj

Published on January 12, 2022
Arjeta Bajramaj shares some of her influential forestry experiences that have helped transform her interest into an aspiring career path.
CSUS faculty's work brings together researchers and stakeholders around the world to solve environmental problems

Published on November 29, 2021
Steven Gray shares about his work in community-based participatory research here in Michigan and around the world.
MSU Extension launches new Starting a Commercial Food Business online course

Published on November 4, 2021
Save time, money and peace of mind by learning how to start your food business through a new online course from the MSU Product Center.

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