Programs & Resources
Resources
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Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards
Published on December 3, 2024
These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood. -
Composting: A Smart Gardening Practice that Recycles Yard and Garden Waste
Published on October 21, 2024
Composting lets smart gardeners use chemistry to produce their own garden soil amendment. -
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan
Published on October 7, 2024
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies. -
Common Flower Visitors in Michigan
Published on September 17, 2024
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators. -
Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan
Published on September 17, 2024
A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan. -
Bee Environment Elevation System (BEES) Building Instructions
Published on September 10, 2024
The Bee Environment Elevation System, “BEES”, is a relatively inexpensive mechanical hive lifter that can be built at home. -
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter
Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts. -
Smart Gardening Brings Positive Change to Michigan Gardens
Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative equips gardeners with earth-friendly, sustainable techniques, proper planting options and more. -
Smart Gardening: Using Native Plants Is a Smart Choice for Michigan Landscapes
Published on April 30, 2024
Tip sheet on using native plants for Michigan landscapes. -
Smart Gardening: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees
Published on April 30, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on growing backyard tree fruit