MSU Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research. Agriculture is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the Michigan economy.
Published on May 12, 2022
With contributions of more than $104.7 billion annually to our state’s economy, agriculture is one of Michigan’s most important and productive industries.
Published on May 12, 2022
Michigan aims to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 and maintain net negative greenhouse gas emissions thereafter.
Published on May 11, 2022
The ability to combine scientific expertise, research capabilities and practical experience allows educators and scientists to work together and generate advancements in food, health and the environment, creating impactful data for Michigan communities.
Published on May 11, 2022
Michigan State University Extension continues to provide valuable services, programs and information for Michigan communities and families.
Published on July 6, 2021
The Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) program is designed to provide training and resources for people that may be responding to accidents involving animals.
Published on July 6, 2021
As the world responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, MSU Extension’s Animal Agriculture Team focused on assisting farmers with managing risk to their operation and addressing industry disruption.
Published on July 6, 2021
MSU Extension serves the agriculture and floriculture industry by engaging in research, education and outreach that enhances the quality of life of Michigan residents.
Published on October 9, 2020
Maintaining the profitability of Michigan fruit production is a constant challenge in the face of increasing invasive pest arrivals.
Published on August 2, 2020
Nine educational programs focusing on soybean production were planned, promoted, conducted and evaluated in 2019.
Published on August 2, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Team has a long history of providing evidence-based knowledge to address the needs of field crop producers across Michigan.
Published on July 22, 2020
Secure Pork Supply planning is the effort of the pork industry to protect as much of itself as possible from loss if a highly contagious animal disease with severe consequences were to occur.
Published on June 18, 2020
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment and ensuring food safety.
Published on June 3, 2020
The MSU Extension educators help vegetable growers learn about and incorporate new practices to help them reduce the risk posed by pests, improve their efficiency and increase revenue through improved product quality and marketing.
Published on May 31, 2020
The Floriculture College of Knowledge Online Course Series provides basic training to commercial greenhouse growers in Michigan, the U.S., and internationally in an easy-to-access and cost-effective manner.