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Apple Sprays for Gardeners

Published on April 8, 2025
This is a summary of plant protection materials (pesticides) useful for managing important diseases and insect pests common to apples in the Midwest.
Smart fertilizer use: Vegetable gardens begin with soil management plan

Published on March 10, 2025
A healthy soil is vital for a successful vegetable garden.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Rolling Kneeler Cart Design Plans

Published on January 21, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility sponsored a 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project for a client in need of a rolling kneeler cart, leading to the development and prototyping of a motorized cart that can move up to 0.34 feet per second.
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.