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Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026

Published on September 3, 2025
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
The Defining Principles of a Modern Charrette: As Defined by The National Charrette Institute

Published on September 2, 2025
The National Charrette Institute explores the history, development and definition of a modern charrette.
Local government budgeting in uncertain times

Published on September 2, 2025
This free webinar brings together local leaders to share strategies for managing budgets amid state budget uncertainty.
MSU Extension and Michigan Department of Treasury launch grant readiness training

Published on September 2, 2025
This free webinar, part of the Fiscally Ready Communities series, helps local governments align grants with community goals, assess capacity, and build proactive policies to strengthen fiscal sustainability.
Strengthening fiscal sustainability for Michigan’s local governments

Published on August 29, 2025
In partnership with the Michigan Department of Treasury, MSU Extension’s Fiscally Ready Communities program reached 1,163 participants across 8 educational webinars in 2024.
Michigan 4-H precollege programs help youth discover and dream

Published on August 21, 2025
Michigan 4-H provides developmentally-appropriate programs and opportunities for youth throughout every stage of their precollege life.
New free resource helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business

Published on August 21, 2025
This new, fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free.
Cottage cheese: A TikTok famous staple

Published on August 13, 2025
Learn more about this dairy product that recently went viral on TikTok through some recipes and other interesting facts.
Bridging the Summer Hunger Gap

Published on August 8, 2025
Community solutions in action are helping to alleviate food insecurity.
Registration open for MSU Extension Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

Published on August 6, 2025
Visit thriving local flower farms, learn how others are managing their operations, and connect with fellow growers this September.
The Michigan lavender harvest is underway

Published on August 1, 2025
Learn more about this floral culinary ingredient by visiting a farm near you.
Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan

Published on July 31, 2025
Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being.