MSU Extension Pumpkins

• Pumpkins are versatile

  Published on October 4, 2013
  Pumpkins can be used in many different ways and for different purposes.

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  Science with pumpkins and squash

  Published on October 22, 2014
  As kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, use the opportunity to explore science.

• Incorporate pumpkins into fall recipes

  Published on October 31, 2012
  What do you do with the left-over pumpkins that aren’t carved into a jack-a-lantern? Pumpkins are a healthy and delicious addition to many recipes including soup, bread, pie and pudding.

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  Exploring our world: Do pumpkins float?

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Have you ever wondered if pumpkins float? Help youth explore their world by asking questions and discovering answers.

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  Trick or treat: Feeding pumpkins to horses

  Published on October 12, 2018
  Orange pumpkins, including the seeds, are safe to feed to horses as a seasonal treat but do so mindfully.

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  Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Pumpkins (HNI29)

  Published on January 23, 2015
  Michigan pumpkins are available between August and November.

• Pumpkins and winter squash are still locally available

  Published on November 6, 2013
  Locally grown winter squash and pumpkins are still available at many farm stands in Michigan. They are healthy foods that can be stored for many weeks or preserved for later use.

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  Growing giant pumpkins presents giant challenges and great delight

  Published on October 11, 2016
  These monstrously-sized fall favorites involve complex genetic and management requirements.

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  Developing life skills through carving pumpkins

  Published on October 8, 2014
  Helping youth develop life skills that can be used when they are adults is the goal of Michigan 4-H. This article will explore how something as simple and fun as carving a pumpkin can help youth develop life skills.

• Pumpkins and plastic: The pros and cons of plasticulture

  Published on March 20, 2013
  Plasticulture has had a large impact on how many vine crops are produced. So why hasn’t it been used much in pumpkins?

• Carved pumpkins are for decorating – not for consumption

  Published on October 28, 2013
  Once a pumpkin is carved it becomes a potentially hazardous food.

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  Using pumpkins for more than decoration

  Published on October 20, 2014
  Are you or your family planning a visit to a local pumpkin patch this month? October is a favorite time of year to start thinking about all the wonderful things you can do with a pumpkin.

• Get the most out of pumpkins by adding them to your diet

  Published on September 15, 2017
  Easy ways to add in fall flavor by using pumpkin in your recipes.

• Register now for Grow it! Cook it! Eat it! - Pumpkins and Their Kin

  Published on October 21, 2014
  The final workshop in the Grow it! Cook it! Eat it! series will be held Nov. 12, 2014, in Lansing, Michigan and will feature winter squash and pumpkins.

• Act this fall to deter squash bugs, a serious pest of pumpkins and other squash

  Published on November 4, 2013
  Disappointed with this year’s pumpkin harvest? Protect next year’s pumpkins and other squash from squash bugs with a little diligence this fall.

• Pumpkins: They’re not just for jack-o-lanterns!

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Don’t throw away those extra pumpkins that weren’t carved into jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkins are a great addition to numerous fall recipes and contain nutrients that have many health benefits.

• Pumpkin....primary ingredient in pumpkin pie, a sweet ending for many Thanksgiving Celebrations

  Published on November 21, 2011
  Pumpkin production in 2011 has been good so consumers should find just what they need on the grocery shelf and in the produce section to bake their favorite pumpkin pie.

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  Fall is harvest time

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Winter squash and pumpkin are plentiful in the fall.

• Fruit and Vegetable Production & Ag-tourism Position

  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Deadline: July 22, 2019