News

FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.
Tips for reseeding lawns in spring

Published on April 20, 2018
Spots of your lawn may need reseeding this spring.
Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

Published on March 14, 2018
A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.
How can volunteers build community conservation capacity to address local conservation needs?

Published on January 2, 2018
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program partners explain how graduates jumpstart conservation activities at the local level.
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes

Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts.
Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference

Published on December 6, 2017
A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference.
Review sessions and exams in Upper Peninsula for state certified pesticide applicators

Published on November 22, 2017
Attend a pre-exam study session this winter if seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits.
Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.
Pesticide manual review and exam in Eaton County set for March 13

Published on November 16, 2017
This is a helpful training for people taking the MDARD certification exam to become licensed applicators. To those already licensed, this review session will offer four recertification credits.
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.