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Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton
Published on October 8, 2026
The Michigan Apple Crunch is hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate Michigan-grown apples. Learn more and register your crunch! -
Stories offer rich history of the Great Lakes’ legacy
Published on October 7, 2026
Transportation of goods, shipwrecks, commercial and recreational fishing, all tell the tale of human connection to the water. -
Buy now, pay later: Convenient or costly?
Published on October 7, 2026
Small payments can make a purchase feel affordable—but what will it cost your future budget? -
Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications
Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants. -
MSU Extension and the Travel Industry Coalition of Michigan launch training program for Michigan’s tourism industry
Published on September 29, 2026
Learn more about the new Michigan Tourism Training & Engagement (MITTEN) program available for communities across the state. -
MSU Extension launches second partnership with Lapeer to continue capturing visitor impressions in their historic community
Published on September 29, 2026
This one-year pilot program seeks to understand strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities via QR codes around the historic community of Lapeer. -
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course returns in January 2027
Published on September 28, 2026
The course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and become effective stewards of Michigan's inland lakes. -
Thrips management in field-grown specialty cut flowers
Published on September 23, 2026
A systems approach to reducing risk and protecting crop quality. -
Halloween 2026: Spooky Season is bigger, earlier, and more flavorful than ever
Published on September 21, 2026
Learn more about these insights from the Michigan State University Product Center. -
MSU Extension director Quentin Tyler selected for national Extension leadership role
Published on September 14, 2026
Representing the North Central Region, he will help shape priorities for Cooperative Extension across the country. -
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!
Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
The state of Michigan’s county planning commissions in 2026
Published on September 10, 2026
The MSU Extension Citizen Planner team recently took an inventory of county planning commissions across Michigan and presented the findings during a May 2026 webinar. -
Cracked solar panel raises questions, but what does the science say?
Published on September 10, 2026
Fact sheet examines how modern solar panels are built and why studies show damaged panels pose little risk to soil and groundwater. -
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare
Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread. -
Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027
Published on September 9, 2026
Aspiring farmers can apply now to gain hands-on experience, visit more than 20 farms and build a farm plan through learning sites in Flint, Detroit, East Lansing and Grand Rapids.
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