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• Extension Master Gardener Program Training Course Traverse City (Leelanau County)

  Date: Mar 05, 2020
  The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities.

• MSU Water Page

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• Gardening in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

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  Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality (E0009TURF)

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

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  15 minutes today to help ensure freshwater for tomorrow

  Published on February 1, 2017
  University of Michigan online survey about large capacity water withdrawals aims to illuminate the gap between expert and public opinion.

• There’s still time to attend the FSMA-defined grower safety trainings before the year’s end

  Published on November 1, 2017
  Get the training you need with grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement.

• Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 2 - Shrubs

  Published on July 25, 2011
  Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come.

• Tough plants for tough places: Grasses

  Published on August 29, 2011
  Grasses are the ultimate tough plant for the ultimate tough place – Michigan.

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  Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here.

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  Pond plants are a vital part of a balanced aquatic ecosystem

  Published on April 2, 2018
  Plants in your pond balance your pond’s ecosystem. Aquatic plants offer food, shelter and environment for fish in ponds.

• MSU Ag Tech expands off-campus certificate programs and sites this fall

  Published on July 8, 2015
  New off-campus certificate programs and additional community college partners will increase access to Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology classes.

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  Smart watering in the vegetable garden

  Published on January 15, 2015
  Smart water management in a home vegetable garden will lead to conserving water resources, healthy plants and improved productivity.

• Uniform water application essential for irrigated plots and research

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Assuring Irrigation system uniformity is an essential step in conducting irrigated crop research and demonstrations.

• Rain barrels are economical and ecological

  Published on June 28, 2012
  Rain barrels can save money and energy for homeowners as they simultaneously reduce water quality pollution.

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  Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

  Published on July 8, 2016
  While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.

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  Water Is … Youth voices on water stewardship to be shared through film

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Thunder Bay International Film Festival features Great Lakes-focused films, ‘Shark Night,’ and more.

• Celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week

  Published on February 15, 2017
  March 5 through March 11, 2017, is National Groundwater Week. Celebrate this important resource by learning more about it and adopting actions to help protect it.

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  Local Macomb County resident begins year of service providing environmental education and outreach

  Published on February 28, 2017
  Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to serve with MSU Extension and Michigan Sea Grant expanding outreach capacity.

• MSU irrigation scheduling tool updated to include Enviro-weather data

  Published on March 10, 2015
  MSU Extension is updating their irrigation scheduling tool to automatically download weather data from MSU Enviro-weather stations for the 2015 growing season.