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IPM Academy to offer continuing education credits
Published on January 23, 2012
Need more continuing education credits in 2012? The IPM Academy on February 20-21 will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, 9 Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits, and 7 Certified Green Industry Professional credits! -
Are the “kids” back on the farm?
Published on January 18, 2012
MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems. -
New spring off-campus MSU organic farming class deadline nears
Published on January 11, 2012
Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology will conduct Organic Farming Principles and Practices at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this spring semester. -
Raw milk: passion or confusion?
Published on January 11, 2012
Despite evidence proving raw, unpasteurized milk can cause food-borne illness, some consumers are willing to risk disease in return for what they believe is a more healthy way to consume milk. -
Planting techniques for landscape plants
Published on January 3, 2012
New MSU Extension publication, “Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment” explains how to improve long-term survival and vigor of landscape plants. -
Interested in sustainable pest management? Try the IPM Academy
Published on January 3, 2012
Michigan State University Extension is hosting an Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to bring participants to a new level of success with their IPM decisions and practices. -
Woodpeckers and the house: It’s your siding versus their chipped holes
Published on January 3, 2012
Those who live in wood-sided houses should never scoff at woodpeckers. Scare-devices are your best option to rid your home of their drilling. -
Carpenter bees: Another home-wrecker
Published on January 3, 2012
Mysterious holes in exterior wood surfaces around the home may be the work of carpenter bees. -
Trade in stamps for seeds and starter plants
Published on December 29, 2011
A bit of soil and some seeds, and you can feed your family in a SNAP. -
eXtension: Land grant universities at your fingertips
Published on December 29, 2011
eXtension is an online resource developed collaboratively by the nation’s land grant institutions to provide credible, research-based information to the public on topics of daily life, communities and business and may be accessed at www.extension.org.