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MSU professor aims to improve seed sovereignty for Native communities
Published on March 24, 2026
PSM researcher Krista Isaacs receives Native American Agriculture Fund grant to develop seed-saving systems with Iowa State University professor Christina Gish Hill -
Registration is open for beginning farmer field days
Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources. -
Land Division Act amendment allowing the creation of more parcels means all local governments should review development ordinances
Published on March 24, 2026
With the authority for local governments to allow and approve more divisions of land comes the responsibility to follow the master plan and make environmentally and financially sound infrastructure decisions. -
Responding to hate
Published on March 23, 2026
The Southern Law Poverty Center and the Anti-Defamation League have resources to address and respond to hate, bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism. -
Weathering the worst: Essential disaster prep for livestock and the farmers who protect them
Published on March 18, 2026
Simple, effective preparedness strategies that help farms stay resilient through storms, wildfires and rising waters. -
MSU education, research helping grow mass timber building industry in Michigan and beyond
Published on March 17, 2026
MassTimber@MSU delivers education, research, outreach, communications and policy advocacy to advance sustainable mass timber construction. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 16, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers. -
Michigan Sen. John Cherry points to MSU research innovation as key to agriculture industry success
Published on March 4, 2026
The Michigan senator said public investment is essential to ensure continued agricultural innovation, positioning the state as a nationwide leader. -
MSU Extension announces virtual hop kickoff meeting on April 9, 2026
Published on March 3, 2026
Join MSU Extension on Zoom to prep for the 2026 hop growing season. -
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open
Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S. -
MSU Extension Tools for Effective Facilitation 2026 programs
Published on March 2, 2026
Two three-day facilitation workshops and one advanced four-day conflict-focused program available in 2026. -
Communicating Through Conflict: Build skills for tough conversations
Published on March 2, 2026
Learn tools for navigating difficult conversations at work, in your community, and at home through these workshop opportunities in 2026. -
National Consumer Protection Week: Empowering consumers through awareness and action
Published on February 27, 2026
Free tools, local programs and practical tips to help you spot scams and safeguard your finances. -
Game-based disaster training helps Michigan communities strengthen animal emergency response
Published on February 27, 2026
MSU Extension to bring game-based disaster training opportunities to Caro and Grayling. -
New synergies spark MSU AgBioResearch’s vision for a smarter, more sustainable dairy system
Published on February 20, 2026
Global partnerships anchored at MSU are aiming to create new pathways that reward farmers and advance resilient dairy systems in the U.S.