News
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What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
Adding eggshells to compost
Published on April 8, 2024
Overcoming the concern about salmonella bacteria from the eggs in your compost is less challenging when armed with knowledge. -
SARE resources available to everyone
Published on April 3, 2024
Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
MSU Extension and WIC program collaborate to feed families
Published on March 15, 2024
Garden maintained by MSU Extension Master Gardeners provides food and educational opportunities for clients of the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms
Published on February 29, 2024
High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production. -
Canadian Garden Study Tour offered by MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
Published on January 19, 2024
Join the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program to see and experience the Canadian Rockies, agriculture and botanic gardens of British Columbia. -
Registration is now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on January 4, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to prepare for the 2024 growing season.