College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

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  Joy Johnson has made connections with peers, faculty, and the industry

  Published on December 1, 2021
  As a senior in the Horticulture B.S. program, Joy plans to continue to develop these connections by studying plant breeding after she graduates

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  During his horticulture career, Ren developed people, management, and business skills that could be used anywhere.

  Published on November 23, 2021
  Ren Vande Guchte used his horticulture degree to work at and then eventually own an international flower bulb and perennial wholesale company.

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  Genevieve O’Riley loves the hands-on experience of her degree program

  Published on November 3, 2021
  The best part of being a horticulture major is having class in the teaching greenhouses!

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  4-H Children's Gardens adds new breakfast garden

  Published on November 3, 2021
  To highlight the importance of starting the day off right, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden now features a theme garden dedicated entirely to the first meal of the day.

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  Horticulture junior awarded nationally competitive scholarship

  Published on October 19, 2021
  Michael Ozolins is chosen as the 2021 recipient of the Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarship.

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  Paige Kennedy is the lead propagator at the Amazon Seattle Spheres

  Published on September 30, 2021
  She followed her Horticulture passion and has a satisfying career path.

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  Prabhjot Kaur is a Ph.D. student studying genetic mechanisms of plant development in Petunia and Stevia

  Published on September 27, 2021
  She loves studying and researching at MSU because it provides her access to quality research resources and allows her to work with colleagues with similar and diverse research interests.

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  Dr. Steve van Nocker enjoys the diversity of people on campus

  Published on September 27, 2021
  Professor says the intellectual and experiential melting pot at MSU allows us to view and approach scientific questions from many different angles.

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  Student Organic Farm is now offering their Fall CSA

  Published on August 17, 2021
  The Community Supported Agriculture seasonal membership is available now.

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  Horticulture Graduate Student Earns 3rd Place at National Professional Oral Competition

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Caleb Spall placed 3rd in the American Society for Horticultural Science Floriculture Graduate Student Oral Presentation Competition

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  Alum Stephanie Makela is a research technician at Pure Line Seeds in Washington State

  Published on August 5, 2021
  Her work combines her favorite areas of horticulture: production, plant breeding and seed production.

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  UPREC to host Organic Vegetable Field Day

  Published on July 28, 2021
  Event will feature mechanical weed control, vegetable variety trials

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  MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities

  Published on July 15, 2021
  Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants.

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  Tim Boland is Executive Director of Polly Hill Arboretum

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Using his B.S. degree in Horticulture, Tim has traveled around the world collecting tree seeds and enjoys managing the Arboretum's collection of trees and shrubs.

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  MSU researchers analyzing novel technique to improve Michigan wine production

  Published on June 16, 2021
  Paolo Sabbatini and Ilce Medina Meza are studying how removing leaves from vine canopies early in the season can help Michigan wine producers grow high-quality grapes.

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  MAC makes Michigan Agriculture Crops Garden and STEAM Explorations possible

  Published on June 8, 2021
  With a continued investment from Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc. (MAC), the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens continue to grow and provide science-based education for Michigan youth.

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  Chloe Grabb wants to spread knowledge and love for plants

  Published on June 7, 2021
  As a senior in Horticulture, Chloe Grabb is passionate about education and research.

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  U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities

  Published on May 21, 2021
  Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building.

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  Caleb Spall awarded prestigious industry scholarship

  Published on May 18, 2021
  Caleb plans to use the scholarship funds to share his research and learn more about the industry at domestic and international conferences.

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  Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems

  Published on May 3, 2021
  Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings