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Giving Tuesday 2020 Results
Published on December 16, 2020
Giving Tuesday was a very successful day for our CANR community, with more than $37,500 raised for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension. -
Online conservation planning tool outlines sensitive areas in fields
Published on December 16, 2020
The Michigan Sensitive Areas Identification System tool helps outline sensitive areas in agriculture fields and is available at no cost to Michigan farmers. -
MSU awarded USDA-NIFA grant to support Native American students in agriculture
Published on December 16, 2020
The $140K Growing Native American Student Pathways into Agriculture will expand opportunities and support systems for Indigenous students at MSU. -
Todd Einhorn named Bukovac Professor in Tree Fruit Physiology
Published on December 16, 2020
New position in MSU Department of Horticulture focuses on advancing tree fruit research and partnerships with industry -
Welcome to the Thrive Local Blog
Published on December 15, 2020
We will discuss issues relevant to local democracy and government at the intersection of law, finance and politics. Topics we will explore are chosen to assist local officials and residents to make decisions in their best interest and for the common good. -
Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry
Published on December 15, 2020
Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer. -
Addressing humans’ voracious consumption of nature
Published on December 15, 2020
In a collection of essays by leaders is sustainability sciences curated by the UK's Royal Society, Jianguo "Jack" Liu links global appetites to biodiversity loss -
Sustainable Agriculture Team: What is Season Extension?
Published on December 14, 2020
Sustainable Agriculture Team: What is Season Extension? -
In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on December 14, 2020
The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021. -
Journal seeks telecoupling framework applications
Published on December 14, 2020
A special issue in an international journal invites articles on soil conservation and environmental sustainability. Deadline: April 30. -
Food safety and holiday food baskets
Published on December 11, 2020
Food banks and pantries must consider safety when distributing holiday food baskets. -
Neal Fortin on "Speaking Science" Podcast
Published on December 11, 2020
Neal Fortin, Director of MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations, sat down with Rachel Morris, Ph.D. MLT(ASCP) and Alyssa Preiser, Ph.D. to discuss nutritional supplements on their "Speaking Science” podcast. -
A mobile-friendly guide for weed identification in nurseries and landscapes is now available
Published on December 11, 2020
This important weed identification tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Chad Papa
Published on December 11, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Chad Papa, studies savanna-forest transitions in West Africa and greenhouse gas emissions in the US forestry sector -
Archana presented a poster at the AGU Fall meeting 2020
Published on December 11, 2020
Archana presented a poster at the AGU Fall meeting 2020 -
How the pandemic has made SPDC stronger
Published on December 11, 2020
SPDC Director Ming-Han Li shares in his annual school update message, "This has been a year that no one could have anticipated or prepared for! The world has been facing unprecedented, tumultuous challenges from the novel coronavirus pandemic since March." -
Meet our Staff and Volunteers December 2020
Published on December 10, 2020
Meet our Staff and Volunteers December 2020 -
Michigan 4-H and Learning to Give partner to support communities
Published on December 10, 2020
Michigan 4-H is providing philanthropy education virtually in partnership with Learning to Give organization to continue to support community needs. -
Have you done a yearly resume review?
Published on December 10, 2020
The start or end of the year is a good time to reflect, review and revise your resume. -
A parent’s overview of developmental monitoring
Published on December 10, 2020
Parents learn the purpose of developmental monitoring, why it matters and the resources available to help them.