Entomology department members honored with MSU Extension awards

Michigan State University Extension recently hosted its awards banquet to honor partners and staff for outstanding contributions to the work of the organization. Several members of the Department of Entomology were honored with awards.

MSU Smart Gardening Team at the MSU Extension awards ceremony.

Michigan State University Extension recently hosted its awards banquet to honor partners and staff for outstanding contributions to the work of the organization. A specialist in organic pest managementMatt Grieshop was recognized by the MSU Extension specialists association for his outreach program. Joy Landis and Mallory Fournier were part of the Smart Gardening Team that was awarded the Institute Team Award by their Extension colleagues for promoting environmentally wise gardening practices including integrated pest management.

Dr. Gordon Guyer was present to award the first Gordon Guyer Cross-Institute Team Award to the Michigan Fresh Team. It was noted that during Guyer’s tenure as MSU Extension director he encouraged staff at all levels to develop collaborative and interdisciplinary programs to meet the needs of Michigan residents.

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