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Learn to build a rain garden!
Published on May 8, 2025
Join us June 10, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Dimondale, MI, for a rain garden workshop for beginners. -
Scholarship applications open soon for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on May 6, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. -
North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students
Published on May 6, 2025
Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29. -
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients
Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025. -
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates
Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility. -
Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk
Published on March 17, 2025
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure. -
Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan
Published on March 13, 2025
A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
Spring fertilization of garden fruits
Published on March 10, 2025
High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility.