News

Meet MSU Extension Master Gardener Catherine Stedman of Alpena County

Published on September 4, 2026
With 45 years in the program and a new Gold Badge, this volunteer is no hurry to stop.
Opening doors to homeownership across Michigan

Published on September 4, 2026
MSU Extension has helped Michiganders navigate the homebuying process through education, counseling, and personalized support for more than 20 years.
Is this aquatic plant invasive?

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn to distinguish between invasive and native aquatic plants of Michigan with our series of illustrated identification cards.
MSU Extension zoning program earns national recognition for strengthening local decision-making

Published on September 1, 2026
National award highlights the Zoning Administrator Certificate Program’s enduring impact for local leaders and communities in Michigan.
New LakeCare initiative expands MSU Extension’s shoreline stewardship work in northern Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
New funding will strengthen shoreline conservation efforts among state, Tribal and federal partners while supporting the creation of an MSU Extension shoreline educator position.
Michigan residents receive sustainable agriculture grant

Published on August 28, 2026
Michigan Farmers and community leaders receive grants for new ideas.
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records.
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that travel off the farm

Published on August 24, 2026
Animals that travel to county fairs and other exhibitions that will return home pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals who stay home.
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.
Agrivoltaics as a rural economic engine in Michigan

Published on August 19, 2026
Agrivoltaics offers a practical framework for producing food and electricity on the same land while supporting farmer choice, rural economic development and long-term agricultural viability.
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan

Published on August 18, 2026
A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.
The Market Failure of Childcare: Accounting for Positive Externalities

Published on August 16, 2026
Childcare creates positive externalities private markets ignore. Michigan shortages cost $2.88B annually. Policies like Tri-Share internalize these benefits, stabilizing urban and rural workforces to spur economic growth.
Michigan hop crop report – August 13, 2026

Published on August 13, 2026
Hop growers are preparing for harvest.
MSU Extension names inaugural Administrative Fellows

Published on August 12, 2026
Four MSU faculty and staff members will spend the next year learning across the organization, working alongside Extension leaders and tackling projects tied to strategic priorities.
Michigan voters approve all 11 MSU Extension county millages

Published on August 5, 2026
The results underscore the value Michiganders place on the trusted, local expertise and programs that MSU Extension provides.