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Fifth annual local food conference hosted in Macomb County
Published on February 25, 2016
Join the many in support of local food on March 15 to learn, connect and eat at the All About Food Conference. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day four
Published on February 24, 2016
Day four: Featured Michigan terrestrial invasive species is Japanese Stilt Grass. -
Vegetable gardening techniques to help improve or start your urban or community garden
Published on February 23, 2016
Register for at least one Smart Vegetable Gardening Series session March 3-4, 2016, in Grand Rapids and receive a free pass to the West Michigan Home and Garden Show. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day three
Published on February 23, 2016
Day three: Featured Michigan terrestrial invasive species is Kudzu. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day two
Published on February 22, 2016
Day two: Featured Michigan terrestrial invasive species is the Chinese Yam -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Water hyacinth
Published on February 21, 2016
Part 2 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes. -
Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses
Published on February 17, 2016
MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets. -
Smart Gardening Conference deadline extends through Feb. 26, 2016
Published on February 17, 2016
It’s not too late to register for the 2016 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids to learn about deer-resistant plants, attracting Monarchs and sustainability. -
Master Gardeners gather for community educational volunteer efforts recognition
Published on February 16, 2016
Michigan Master Gardeners were recognized for over 12,000 volunteer hours in communities across the Upper Peninsula. -
Vegetable selection makes a difference in heavy metal accumulation
Published on February 10, 2016
In situations where heavy metals like lead and arsenic may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure.