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Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP
Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment. -
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date
Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean? -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Agritourism Summit and Pre-Summit Farm Tour set for May 7-8 in Traverse City
Published on February 29, 2024
Register now for the inaugural Agritourism Summit and Farm Tour, featuring educational sessions and networking opportunities. -
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
The 2024 Michigan Chinook Cup has been awarded
Published on January 17, 2024
Michigan hop farms are recognized for excellence at the 2024 Michigan Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show. -
Final call to register for 2024 Drainage Workshop offering design concepts to increase profit
Published on January 16, 2024
Learn from university specialists and drainage industry professionals in the 2024 Drainage Workshop on Feb. 27-29, sponsored by Michigan State University Extension in partnership with Michigan Land Improvement Contractors of America. -
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024
Published on January 4, 2024
Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables. -
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
7th annual Michigan Chinook Cup Competition
Published on November 27, 2023
Michigan hop growers should submit hop samples by Dec. 15, 2023. -
Post-harvest vineyard care: Securing uniformity and abundant yields for your next vineyard season
Published on November 21, 2023
Nurture your vines for success. Follow these tips for post-harvest care to ensure consistency and bountiful harvests in the seasons to come. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
Heroes to Hives program registration is open for the 2024 beekeeping season through Michigan Food & Farming Systems
Published on November 1, 2023
Michigan State University Extension provides educational resources and hosts hands-on beekeeping workshops to veterans in the program. -
2023 potato trial harvests in Montcalm County
Published on October 24, 2023
Potato trial harvest by MSU’s Potato Outreach Program is an integral part of varietal development that strengthens Michigan’s potato industry. -
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool
Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Join the 2024 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit or East Lansing
Published on October 3, 2023
Create a plan for your farm, educational garden or homestead. -
New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production
Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.