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E-3412 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning
Published on January 8, 2021
This publication explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Five Outside
Published on January 8, 2021
Mindfulness can easily be practiced outside. In this activity, you’ll go outside to practice mindfulness using your five senses and each of the fingers on one hand. Remember, your five senses include sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Circle Breathing
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will use the “Circle Breathing” handout to learn a technique for connecting breathing to visual and hands-on learning. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Feeling So Good
Published on January 8, 2021
What makes us feel happy, satisfied, content or just good can be difficult to put into words. Oftentimes, we talk about our negative feelings and emotions as a way to express worry, concern or anger. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Body, Thoughts, Behaviors
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will think about how you process stress and strong emotions. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Walking
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will take a walk and practice slowing down and trying mindful noticing. The goal is not to complete the activity quickly or to notice the most things. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Eating
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will practice mindful eating. The goal of mindful eating is to eat slowly using all of your senses. This activity will challenge you to slow down, eat with mindful attention and focus your energy on the present moment. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Calming Jar
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will make a calming jar with the child. As you make the calming jar, let the child choose the colors and add the ingredients. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Dice
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will roll a die and practice a mindfulness activity that goes with each number on the die. You will learn six mindfulness activities you can use when you feel overwhelmed or stressed. -
Check out the 2021 dairy program booklet
Published on January 6, 2021
Take a look at the 2021 Dairy Programs booklet to stay up to date with what the MSU Dairy Extension team has been working on, in addition to what is to come in 2021. -
Craft Around the World Series Indigenous Art: Aboriginal Dot Painting
Published on December 21, 2020
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making Aboriginal Dot paintings. -
Assessing Existing Local Government Fiscal Early Warning System through Four State Case Studies: Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Published on December 20, 2020
This report presents detailed explanations, tradeoffs and outcomes of four existing ratio indicator systems. We assert that there is no one optimal system, only the right system based on the perceived needs of policymakers in that particular location. -
Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Reports
Published on December 17, 2020
These reports summarize results from multiple soybean projects conducted yearly by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Soybean Checkoff. -
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Detailed)
Published on December 17, 2020
This is the detailed version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages. This tool allows more in-depth analysis and budget construction. -
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Simple)
Published on December 17, 2020
This is the simple version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages. This tool allows users to develop a quick crop budget using reasonably estimated figures. -
2020 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase
Published on December 11, 2020
In 2020, Michigan State University Extension partnered with the Michigan State Fair to create the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase. -
2020 4-H Virtual Learning Showcase & Auctions
Published on December 11, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Michigan fairs, MSU Extension and Michigan 4-H teamed up with local community partners to provide an online platform that supported the 4-H experience and continued longtime traditions. -
Local Government Financial Vulnerability: New Tools for Identifying and Tracking Challenges
Published on December 8, 2020
The onset of a major pandemic-induced recession has presented a second wave of fiscal problems for local governments. State and local governments are seeking out new tools to assess fiscal risk and vulnerability and to chart new options moving forward. -
Keeping Kids Safe: Preventing Grooming by Child Sexual Predators
Published on November 15, 2020
This fact sheet helps parents and other adults who work with or care for children understand the process of “grooming” or manipulating children in order to abuse them. -
Keeping Kids Safe: How Child Sexual Predators Groom Adults, Families, and Communities
Published on November 15, 2020
Most people have a hard time thinking and talking about child sexual abuse, but if we’re going to prevent it, we must all think, talk, and take action about it.