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Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes

Published on August 14, 2024
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building.
Community discussions around housing: Tax increment financing (TIF) for housing

Published on August 13, 2024
The Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Act now allows for TIF to be used for qualified housing projects.
Citizen education resources support voices of residents

Published on August 12, 2024
MSU Extension citizen education resources are helpful tools to inform community residents on the nature of local government planning and zoning decisions.
Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.
“Let’s Help Her Win” TV show accepting applications for season 2 contestants

Published on July 2, 2024
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based YouTube show connects contestants to mentors, technical assistance, and investors.
Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development

Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects.
Guidelines for offering samples of food and beverage products at farmers markets

Published on June 21, 2024
Be sure you know these important food safety practices.
Tips for food businesses planning for fall

Published on June 20, 2024
Food businesses should start preparing for fall sales now.
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes

Published on June 2, 2024
A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
The MSU Product Center awards Protein Pints as the 2024 Young Innovator of the Year at the Making It In Michigan Conference

Published on April 24, 2024
Protein Pints is a delicious protein ice cream.
Mushroom Angel Co., LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Start Up to Watch Award

Published on April 24, 2024
This Woman- and Black-owned, Detroit-based business is bringing alternative protein products to the market.
Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Best Barrier Buster Award

Published on April 24, 2024
This veteran-owned, women-owned, and Black-owned Business has been working hard to expand.