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MSU Extension holds Diagnostic Academy to train Extension Master Gardeners who can serve as diagnostic responders
Published on September 28, 2022
MSU Extension diagnostic responders annually assist over 10,000 Michigan citizens with their lawn and garden questions. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
Extension Master Gardener Photo of the Month for August showcases protecting water quality
Published on August 5, 2022
Patty Cotter’s photo highlights one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others how to garden to protect water quality. -
Honoring Extension Master Gardeners for providing science-based gardening education to communities
Published on February 25, 2022
Upper Peninsula contributions from Extension Master Gardeners amounted to more than $41,000 to communities in just one year. -
Outstanding 4-H volunteers recognized with MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards
Published on February 23, 2022
Two outstanding Michigan 4-H volunteers were honored with 2021-22 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Feb. 19 at MFB’s Growing Together Conference in Grand Rapids. -
Veterans show their seeds in action
Published on August 31, 2021
Gardening provides many benefits to veterans by providing healthy food, a sense of self-reliance and the therapy of connecting with the land. -
Breaking ground July 30 for Veterans Therapy Garden Project in Kalamazoo
Published on June 17, 2021
Three-year project to create garden respite and educational opportunities for area veterans. -
Where the peacocks and elephant play
Published on March 20, 2021
Kalamazoo in Bloom brings Extension Master Gardeners and the general public together to create floral joy around Kalamazoo and Portage. -
Extension Master Gardeners receive recognition for many hours of volunteering in Upper Peninsula communities
Published on January 22, 2021
Extension Master Gardeners contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours in 2020 amounting to nearly $29,000 to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula communities. -
Food bank gardening with surprising yields
Published on January 21, 2021
Kalamazoo County’s Giving Garden provides fresh produce to the food-insecure population.