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Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
MSU Extension and WIC program collaborate to feed families
Published on March 15, 2024
Garden maintained by MSU Extension Master Gardeners provides food and educational opportunities for clients of the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms
Published on February 29, 2024
High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production. -
Canadian Garden Study Tour offered by MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
Published on January 19, 2024
Join the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program to see and experience the Canadian Rockies, agriculture and botanic gardens of British Columbia. -
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners cultivate community growth
Published on December 21, 2023
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners contribute over 10,000 hours of volunteer service in 2023. -
Is beekeeping right for me?
Published on September 18, 2023
An online course from Michigan State University Extension will help you decide if beekeeping is right for you and prepare you to get started. -
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023
Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators. -
A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.