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How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides

Published on February 7, 2025
How to protect bees while managing pests.
Now is the time to learn to grow your own vegetables

Published on February 6, 2025
MSU Extension offers a self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course for individuals or groups.
MSU Extension Master Gardeners highlighted for volunteer efforts across the Upper Peninsula

Published on February 6, 2025
Over $71,000 in economic contributions provided through community gardening education.
AgrAbility mechanized rolling kneeler cart helps small farms tend low crops

Published on January 29, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility’s Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project earned the Edison Award for Best Capstone Design Project.
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.