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Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy.
Land Division Act amendment allowing the creation of more parcels means all local governments should review development ordinances

Published on March 24, 2026
With the authority for local governments to allow and approve more divisions of land comes the responsibility to follow the master plan and make environmentally and financially sound infrastructure decisions.
MSU professor aims to improve seed sovereignty for Native communities

Published on March 24, 2026
PSM researcher Krista Isaacs receives Native American Agriculture Fund grant to develop seed-saving systems with Iowa State University professor Christina Gish Hill
Communicating Through Conflict: Build skills for tough conversations

Published on March 2, 2026
Learn tools for navigating difficult conversations at work, in your community, and at home through these workshop opportunities in 2026.
MSU Extension Tools for Effective Facilitation 2026 programs

Published on March 2, 2026
Two three-day facilitation workshops and one advanced four-day conflict-focused program available in 2026.