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Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Wexford County’s Laura Hartson

Published on May 11, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed

Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions.
Nearly 700 participated in Charrettes Go Virtual webinar by NCI and FBCI

Published on May 7, 2020
On April 28, NCI and FBCI partnered on a webinar focused on Charrettes Go Virtual: Missoula, Montana Hosts an Online Charrette to Advance a Community Vision. It's part of a new webinar series on virtual engagement.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Kent County’s Kristi Rozeboom

Published on May 5, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.
Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings

Published on April 29, 2020
With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success.
Join us for the Virtual Dairy Nutrition and Management Series

Published on April 28, 2020
The Department of Animal Science is hosting the Virtual Dairy Nutrition and Management Series on May 4, 2020! Join for a day of speakers hosting a variety of live-streamed sessions. Feel free to join at any time.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Eaton County’s Donyaellie Wheaton

Published on April 27, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.
How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?

Published on April 23, 2020
Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension.