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Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy
Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License. -
Monarch butterfly 2017 update in Michigan
Published on October 5, 2017
Monarch populations are increasing in Michigan, but they are still low due to factors including milkweed quality and predators. We are interested to hear if you’ve seen organisms preying on monarch eggs and caterpillars. -
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course. -
Don’t miss registering for 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference
Published on September 12, 2017
Arborists, city foresters, lawn and landscape professionals, public or private garden managers and golf course superintendents will benefit from attending this conference. -
Fall 2017 events for greenhouse and nursery growers
Published on August 18, 2017
Five events during fall will cover pest and disease management, marketing, energy efficiency and much more for greenhouse and nursery growers and landscapers. -
Pollinator conference in Traverse City to benefit landscapers and arborists
Published on August 15, 2017
Landscape, garden and turfgrass professionals will hear from nationally-known experts at fun and educational Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscape Conference, Oct. 9–11, 2017, in Traverse City, Michigan. -
Garden smarter with Michigan State University Extension programs
Published on August 14, 2017
If you haven’t heard of Michigan State University Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative, its goal is to promote earth friendly and sustainable practices that will save gardeners time, effort and money. -
Keynote presenters announced for second annual national protecting pollinators conference
Published on July 11, 2017
The keynote presenters and their session descriptions have been announced for the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference Oct. 9-11, in Traverse City, Michigan. -
MSU Students launch local food business made from campus grown foods
Published on June 27, 2017
Look for Land Grant Goods products this summer on campus. -
Volunteer to monitor monarch butterflies and their habitats
Published on June 1, 2017
Learn how to monitor monarch butterflies and their habitat in Michigan by attending a free, two-day training session in Lansing on June 10-11, 2017.