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4-H gardening around Michigan
Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too. -
How to start a successful food business in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2020
MSU Extension offers "How to Have a Successful Cottage Food Business in Michigan" using webinars and online programming. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: St. Clair County’s Megan Tomasek
Published on May 13, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing. -
Tips for shopping at farmers markets safely
Published on May 12, 2020
Here are some tips to protect you while enjoying fresh produce and helping to support farms and farmers in your community. -
Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed
Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Wexford County’s Laura Hartson
Published on May 11, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing. -
Nearly 700 participated in Charrettes Go Virtual webinar by NCI and FBCI
Published on May 7, 2020
On April 28, NCI and FBCI partnered on a webinar focused on Charrettes Go Virtual: Missoula, Montana Hosts an Online Charrette to Advance a Community Vision. It's part of a new webinar series on virtual engagement. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Kent County’s Kristi Rozeboom
Published on May 5, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing. -
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide. -
Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings
Published on April 29, 2020
With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success.