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Registration open: County Commissioner Midterm Essentials program

Published on April 24, 2026
Join MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties for a new one-day professional development program designed for county officials.
The case for cattle on solar farms

Published on April 24, 2026
New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there.
Solar farms may still be farms

Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.
CANR honors Edwards as 2026 Global Scholar in Extension

Published on April 23, 2026
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has named Naim Edwards as the 2026 Global Scholar in Extension. Edwards will be honored during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
Discover an exciting new class on starting a school or community garden

Published on April 22, 2026
Learn the essential steps to success in school or community gardens with this free online course.
The future of farming may be shaded

Published on April 20, 2026
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems.
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.
When flooding hits, MSU Extension is here to help

Published on April 17, 2026
Whether you’re a homeowner, farmer, parent or concerned community leader, MSU Extension offers trusted support during severe weather.
Weathering the worst: Essential disaster prep for livestock and the farmers who protect them

Published on April 16, 2026
Simple, effective preparedness strategies that help farms stay resilient through storms, wildfires and rising waters.
Join MSU Extension and fellow hop growers for the MSU Hop Chat Series

Published on April 15, 2026
Join the hop community twice a month from May to August for in-season discussions of all things hop-related.
MSU Extension offering webinar on short-term rental policy options for local communities in May and October

Published on April 15, 2026
These webinars will help local governments consider the potential policy options available to them regarding short-term rentals (STRs).
New to raising chickens? Check out MSU Extension’s self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers

Published on April 13, 2026
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming Online Course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale.
Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on April 13, 2026
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting — here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!
Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit

Published on April 13, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy.
Growing the Local Food Movement: 2026 Northwest Food Hub Network Summit

Published on April 1, 2026
Michigan Food Hub Network Co-coordinators Jamie Rahrig and Lewis Hughes joined Jude Barry of CRFS at the Northwest Food Hub Network Summit to highlight findings of the 2025 National Food Hub Survey and engage with other food hub network leaders.