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MSU leads study exploring the viability of using indoor farming to grow leafy greens

Published on January 17, 2022
A multi-university team of horticulturists, engineers and agricultural economists led by MSU is using a $2.7 million grant from the USDA to study indoor production of leafy greens.
Drew Jepson chose an IAT certificate program because it allows him to get working in his field quickly

Published on January 10, 2022
IAT student loves the landscaping field and likes how this program is so plant-based and hands on as part of the horticulture discipline.
Horticulture alum is now the director of the Alaska Botanical Garden

Published on January 5, 2022
As a leader in public horticulture, Mike Monterusso has a satisfying career that also allows him to dig in the dirt when needed.
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
Welcome to our new arboretum manager

Published on November 23, 2021
You may have noticed a new face around the gardens, and if you haven’t, you can meet him right here! Brian Gayheart is our new Arboretum Manager. Finally, our seven acres of landscaped space has a manager of its own. We interviewed him here.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Student Organic Farm is now offering their Fall CSA

Published on August 17, 2021
The Community Supported Agriculture seasonal membership is available now.
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.
UPREC to host Organic Vegetable Field Day

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