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Robert Weber

586-469-7610
weberro2@msu.edu
Financial & Homeownership Educator
Organic grain management strategies explored

Published on December 29, 2017
Results from the organic grain research trial now informing future research in the Upper Peninsula.
Interactive webinar about policies for managing stormwater

Published on September 6, 2017
Join the Adventures in Collective Water Management Network for an informative discussion on Sept. 15.
Educational activities at farmers markets for young people

Published on July 6, 2017
Explore your local farmers market this summer by trying these tested youth activities.
Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month

Published on July 11, 2017
Engage in an activity to enjoy and protect Michigan’s lakes.
The new Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint

Published on September 20, 2017
A new food hub space to make it possible for locally produced food to reach broader markets in the metro Flint area just broke ground.
Organic garlic production

Published on August 30, 2017
This time of year, local garlic is starting to appear at farmers markets, farm stands, and grocery stores. A staple in many types of cuisines, garlic is as fun to grow as it is to cook.
Professional chefs predict the hottest food trends for 2018

Published on December 18, 2017
Each year the National Restaurant Association (NRA), major grocery store outlets, food magazines and others offer predictions for the hottest food trends for the upcoming year.
Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can.

Published on August 29, 2017
September is National Preparedness Month. Take action to plan-ahead and be prepared for just whatever might lie ahead.
National Parks of the Great Lakes should be on your bucket list

Published on December 11, 2017
U.S., Canada have each preserved lakeshores and parks of these beautiful natural resources.
That business isn't going to start itself!

Published on March 29, 2018
The power of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as a great business counseling resource to help you launch your business or venture.
Lake Michigan’s charter fishing industry is … remarkably stable

Published on August 23, 2017
It doesn’t make for sensational headlines, but charter fishing has been a consistent part of coastal tourism despite recent ups and downs in fishing success.
New credit reporting standards brings changes to scores

Published on August 24, 2017
Your credit score might go up due to new credit report standards that went into effect July 1.
How will climate change impact the food system? (Part 2)

Published on August 7, 2017
An exploration of how climate change may impact food security on local, regional and global scales.
MSU professor provides expert testimony on fisheries science for U.S. Congress

Published on November 7, 2017
Sea lamprey control and Lake Erie perch, walleye fisheries highlighted as positive examples from Great Lakes region.
Soak up the rain — Part 2

Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new outreach program to encourage citizen and municipalities to adopt green infrastructure practices to reduce storm water runoff.
Now is the time to plant garlic

Published on November 21, 2017
Just a small amount of effort will return great dividends come summer.
Trees have evolved to adapt to disturbance and site condition for success in regeneration

Published on June 4, 2018
Part 1: Disturbances like wildfire or windstorms that destroy many trees also create conditions to which native trees have developed adaptions for successful regeneration.
Michigan schools take strides to tackle food waste

Published on May 15, 2018
Food waste is a growing problem and with the help of Michigan State University Extension, Michigan schools are educating youth on the issue.
Explore the beauty of nature on Mother’s Day at the Bird Sanctuary

Published on May 1, 2018
Visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on Mother’s Day, May 13 to treat the great moms in your life to a lakeside walk in nature.