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MSU Extension and the Travel Industry Coalition of Michigan launch training program for Michigan’s tourism industry

Published on September 29, 2026
Learn more about the new Michigan Tourism Training & Engagement (MITTEN) program available for communities across the state.
MSU Extension launches second partnership with Lapeer to continue capturing visitor impressions in their historic community

Published on September 29, 2026
This one-year pilot program seeks to understand strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities via QR codes around the historic community of Lapeer.
Halloween 2026: Spooky Season is bigger, earlier, and more flavorful than ever

Published on September 21, 2026
Learn more about these insights from the Michigan State University Product Center.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The state of Michigan’s county planning commissions in 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
The MSU Extension Citizen Planner team recently took an inventory of county planning commissions across Michigan and presented the findings during a May 2026 webinar.