Learn, grow and share through MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
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Learn about gardening from MSU faculty and staff and share your knowledge to help individuals and communities grow.
Annual Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show will be Jan. 17-18, 2017
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Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program to discuss important issues for Michigan fruit industry and much more.
Events
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Nurturing Parenting
January 5, 2017 | Hope Center, 518 Harriet St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Tai Chi For Arthritis for Fall Prevention Bruce Crossing
January 5, 2017 – February 9, 2017 | Twilly's Sports Bar and Grill 13909 US-45 Bruce Crossing, MI 49912
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Farmland Rent and Rental Meeting for Landlords & Farmers
January 5, 2017 | Lapeer County Building, 1800 Imlay City Rd., Lapeer, 48446
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Cooking Matters
January 5, 2017 – February 9, 2017 | St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, Women's Health Center, Culinary Studio, 5320 Elliot Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Leadership in Dealing with Difficult Multicultural Discussions - January 2017
January 5, 2017 | Michigan State University Extension VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12 Clinton Township, MI 48036
News
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Midwest Cover Crops Council website gets new user-friendly mobile design
January 3, 2017 | Dean Baas | Michigan and Midwest cover crop information is now easier to access.
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Make a resolution to educate our non-farm cousins about how we produce their food
December 24, 2016 | Ted Ferris | Farmers are a knowledgeable, trustworthy resource for friends, neighbors and relatives.
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A flurry of winter birding opportunities await in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula
December 21, 2016 | Elliot Nelson | New interactive online guide hosted on the North Huron Birding trail website provides suggestions on where to find winter bird species in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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Smart gardening to deter deer
December 20, 2016 | Rebecca Finneran | Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart gardening techniques.
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Why is my Christmas tree beginning to grow?
December 16, 2016 | Bert Cregg | It may seem like a miracle when your Christmas tree breaks bud and begins to grow while on display, and it is, the miracle of nature.
Videos
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Modern farming practices that allow family farmers to be environmentally and economically viable make this feat possible.
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MSU Extension employees talk about what it's like to work in Agriculture & Agribusiness.