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Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

Published on October 6, 2021
The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.
DEI Committee Ready for 2021-2022 Academic Year

Published on October 5, 2021
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee supports students, faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
MSU Extension develops online resource, programs addressing historical redlining of Michigan cities

Published on September 23, 2021
The Redlining in Michigan website includes profiles for 11 cities and a summary of the racist housing justifications, in addition to the legacy it has left on each community.
Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety

Published on September 16, 2021
To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service.
MSU Extension, regional partners to provide guidance for local governments on American Rescue Plan Act spending

Published on September 15, 2021
In partnership with member regions of the Michigan Association of Regions, MSU Extension educators are offering 14 workshops exploring Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending opportunities in a regional context.
Sustainable Living and Leadership Series launched for fall 2021 by three leading universities

Published on September 13, 2021
Together, experts from all three institutions will help national attendees to help strengthen critical thinking skills related to future actions and decision making with sustainability in mind through this multi-topic series.
How quickly must a FOIA request be answered?

Published on September 8, 2021
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling changes the timeline for a public body to fulfill FOIA requests.
Our Planning Commission has a vacancy, now what?

Published on September 1, 2021
The correct way to address a vacancy of a position on the board is through the bylaws.
CSUS alumnus spotlight: Ted Alter

Published on August 30, 2021
“Lead in whatever you’re doing by making it possible for others to lead.” Ted reflects on his experiences as an interdisciplinary researcher, educator, and academic administrator at Penn State University for over 45 years.
Enjoy an in-person free paddling workshop with Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2021
Three free opportunities to get out on the water and learn about invasive species identification and prevention - register today!