MSU Extension

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Impacts

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  Smart Gardening Brings Positive Change to Michigan Gardens

  Published on June 11, 2024
  MSU Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative equips gardeners with earth-friendly, sustainable techniques, proper planting options and more.

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  Preparing First Responders for Accidents Involving Livestock

  Published on June 6, 2024
  MSU Extension helps ensure strong, safe communities by providing resources for local governments and law enforcement to keep travelers and our food supply secure when dealing with accidents involving livestock animals.

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  Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators

  Published on June 4, 2024
  MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee colony management practices and health outcomes.

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  Providing Timely & Relevant Information to Field Crop Producers & Agronomists

  Published on June 4, 2024
  MSU Extension has a long history of providing research-based knowledge to address the needs of field crop producers and agronomists across Michigan.

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  Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

  Published on December 11, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.

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  MSU Extension provides workforce development opportunities for the animal agriculture industry

  Published on September 6, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension provides valuable services, programs and information for Michigan’s agriculture industry.

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  Strengthening Michigan's ornamental horticulture industry

  Published on September 5, 2023
  The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension ornamental horticulture team aims to provide greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers with information to reduce the risks and increase production efficiency.

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  MSU Extension programs improve animal health

  Published on September 5, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension provides valuable services, programs and information for Michigan’s animal agriculture industry by engaging in research, education and outreach that addresses animal health concerns directly on the farm.

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  MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts For Clean Water

  Published on July 27, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research.

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  Helping Farm Families Transition Their Farm Business to the Next Generation

  Published on July 27, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.

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  MSU Extension Supports Efforts to Improve Water Quality in Impacted Watersheds

  Published on July 24, 2023
  The benefits of Michigan State University Extension’s water quality efforts go beyond the state’s borders by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes.

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  Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators

  Published on July 24, 2023
  MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee management and health. This outreach is done through various channels.

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  MSU Extension Supports Michigan's Blueberry Industry

  Published on July 24, 2023
  Michigan’s fruit industry relies on Michigan State University for timely research and outreach programming to sustain the viability, employment and profitability of their farms.

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  Providing Michigan Residents with the Tools for Gardening Successfully

  Published on July 12, 2023
  The Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture team educates Michigan residents about gardening practices that diversify landscapes, reduce chemical inputs and enhance edible food production.

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  Improving Farm Performance Through Financial Analysis, Tools & Tax Management

  Published on July 11, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.