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Pollination and our food system

Published on November 20, 2024
Do people make the connection between pollination and our food supply?
Melanie Fuhrmann joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team in Oakland County

Published on November 5, 2024
Melanie Fuhrmann will work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners in Oakland County and across the state.
Spongy moth basics

Published on October 30, 2024
Spongy moth infestations are in the future – know the basics of spongy moth and be prepared.
Spring 2025 Michigan beekeeping schools and conferences

Published on October 29, 2024
Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person and virtual conferences for beekeepers.
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

Published on October 18, 2024
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.