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Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

Published on January 2, 2025
Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.
Registration now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on December 4, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.
Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants

Published on October 9, 2024
MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.