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Spring fertilization of garden fruits
Published on May 4, 2022
High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility. -
Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk
Published on March 17, 2022
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision
Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community. -
Climate change requires smart gardening
Published on December 8, 2021
Help your garden adapt to climate change. -
Using rain gardens to improve water quality: Part 1
Published on December 7, 2021
Rain gardens are a great way to improve the water quality in your community and building one can be a great activity for kids! -
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants
Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden. -
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.