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Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2025

Published on September 20, 2024
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
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.
Scholarship applications are now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 30, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.
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.
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects

Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally.
MSU Extension and WIC program collaborate to feed families

Published on March 15, 2024
Garden maintained by MSU Extension Master Gardeners provides food and educational opportunities for clients of the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC.
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer efforts

Published on January 31, 2024
Through their community service via gardening education, MSU Extension Master Gardeners contributed over $78,000 to Upper Peninsula communities in 2023.