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Larder beetles are of significant interest for many residents this summer
Published on July 16, 2015
Larder beetles are dropping by homes for a meal and possibly conversation. -
Water quality and management conference held July 28
Published on July 15, 2015
Learn from national experts in water quality and management issues related to the green industries at this one-day conference with optional tour July 29. -
Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents
Published on July 15, 2015
Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message. -
Grow It, Cook It, Eat It workshops offer gardening, nutrition and recipe preparation lessons
Published on July 10, 2015
Tips to select, harvest and prepare fresh greens, root vegetables, pumpkins and squash available at local farmer’s markets. -
Kids, eat your Z-relish! How healthy eating inspired a food product
Published on July 9, 2015
Parent’s efforts to get their children to eat vegetables lead to the development of a new zucchini-based relish. -
MSU Ag Tech expands off-campus certificate programs and sites this fall
Published on July 8, 2015
New off-campus certificate programs and additional community college partners will increase access to Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology classes. -
Explore Michigan’s inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month
Published on July 8, 2015
Investigate components of lake ecology and common aquatic plants that are part of a lake ecosystem in upcoming educational workshop -
Explore Farm to School at Tollgate Education Farm Center
Published on July 7, 2015
Educational site in Southeastern Michigan offers youth the opportunity to experience farm to table in action. -
Turfgrass pest and disease diagnostic services offered free to northern Michigan turf managers
Published on July 2, 2015
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is now accepting turf samples for insect and disease diagnoses. -
White clover exploding in lawns
Published on June 26, 2015
White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.