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Last week to guarantee your lunch at 2020 Field Crop Pest and Crop Management Update in Dundee
Published on December 17, 2019
Registration with lunch included for the Jan. 3, 2020, pest and crop update will close Dec. 23, 2019. Register now to get the latest updates for your crop season and socialize with others after the holidays. -
Being in the 4-H leadership zone by traveling internationally
Published on December 17, 2019
4-H empowers youth to step outside of their comfort zone and into their learning zone to become strong leaders. -
Getting the science right – hair dye & chemical straightening products as a case study
Published on December 16, 2019
In this post, we'll dig into the facts around hair dye and chemical hair straighteners. -
Six BHEARD Scholars Successfully Defend at KNUST
Published on December 16, 2019
Six BHEARD Scholars Successfully Defend at KNUST -
Training, continuing education is best strategy for planning and zoning risk management
Published on December 16, 2019
Continuing education and training is an important planning and zoning risk management strategy for local governments in Michigan. While Michigan has many training opportunities, participation could be greater. -
Bad zoning can be worse than no zoning at all
Published on December 16, 2019
Communities can evaluate planning and zoning programs using performance audit materials from Michigan State University Extension. -
The importance of discussing best practices for continuing education in planning and zoning
Published on December 16, 2019
Continuing education is an important strategy for local government risk management. Bylaws and local policy should also address how much training is appropriate and what topics training should focus on. -
SHA Networking Night Recap
Published on December 15, 2019
The Student Horticulture Association hosts an industry networking night -
HOGS Friendsgiving
Published on December 15, 2019
HOGS members gather for a Thanksgiving celebration -
Speed meeting icebreaker for clubs or groups
Published on December 13, 2019
Speed meetings are a fun and exciting way to meet many members of a new team. -
2019 Message from the Director: SPDC celebrates 15th anniversary
Published on December 13, 2019
The School of Planning, Design and Construction, a young school established in 2004, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2019. -
Sustainability scholars honored at commencement
Published on December 13, 2019
Two scholars with ties to MSU's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will receive honorary degrees Saturday. -
The Froebel Star: A holiday craft and STEAM activity
Published on December 13, 2019
Making a holiday craft as a STEAM activity? Learn what math and holiday crafts have in common by making a Froebel Star. -
2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsmanship winner announced
Published on December 13, 2019
Meet the 2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year winner from Shiawassee County, Caleb Hall. -
Nonconformities in zoning is the source of much confusion
Published on December 13, 2019
Zoning cannot be retroactive and has to grandfather existing land uses. Those are called nonconformities which take on many characteristics and are different than zoning violations. -
Progress on Big Northern Hardwoods Study
Published on December 13, 2019
The “Big Northern Hardwoods” study has been emplaced, 140 plots have been had one of three treatments completed, crews have collected mountains of plant data, and hard drives are filled with wildlife images. -
Youth can build credit history through positive use of credit cards
Published on December 13, 2019
Credit cards can aid in building a credit score if you use them wisely. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Oats
Published on December 13, 2019
Just like animals, we eat plants from the grass family, which include corn, wheat and oats. -
MSU receives $1.2M NSF grant to study intelligent social network interventions
Published on December 13, 2019
A MSU trans-disciplinary team receives NSF grant to develop a research model of intelligent social network interventions. -
Transformative change can save humans and nature
Published on December 12, 2019
International sustainability experts, including MSU's Jianguo "Jack" Liu, outline what's needed how the human/nature balance must change.