Gardening on the Rise in Michigan
Some have called it Pandemic Gardening. With so many employees in Michigan still working from home, heading out to work in a garden has become quite therapeutic. There is nothing I enjoy more than eating foods that were grown in my own garden.
If you are new to gardening, Michigan State University offers a great resource to help you out. The school offers toll free hotlines for gardening in Michigan. Your call will be answered by a gardening expert. The same goes for lawn and soil issues.
Growing up our neighbor had fruit trees in his backyard, and folks from MSU came to his place a number of times when he was having issues with his trees.
Spending time learning outside is even more important during stressful times.
As we enter the second full year of a pandemic, many things in the world of education have changed. Parents and teachers alike, already concerned with the amount of time kids spend in front of screens, have had to accept the reality of even more time spent inside viewing screens, as learning shifted to a virtual format.
For many, this has been a time of reflection, and for some, a newfound (or renewed) interest in the outdoors has been realized. Teachers, too, can take advantage of the many benefits outdoor experiences can provide for their students.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off 2021 growing season beginning April 1
March 15, 2021
This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.
Each year, farmers have a sense of anticipation, excitement, joy, anxiety and relief as they prepare for the new growing season. Farming is a profession that requires a certain amount of faith concerning things beyond their control such as weather, potential pests and crop prices. To address potential issues and concerns during the growing season, Michigan State University Extension will host the free Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series beginning Thursday, April 1, through Sept. 23, 2021, from 7-7:30 a.m. via Zoom. This weekly webinar meeting will be the fourth year that farmers, agribusiness personnel and others interested in agriculture can interact with MSU Extension specialists and educators to get answers for their questions.
March 15, 2021
Through programs that prepare students for college and an array of financial scholarships that make college more affordable, MSU Extension is helping youth to prepare and pay for college. It also provides scholarships to outstanding 4-H alumni.
With a commitment to preparing Michigan’s children and youth for the future, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension places a heavy emphasis on postsecondary education. Through programs that prepare students for college and an array of financial scholarships that make college more affordable, MSU Extension is helping youth to prepare and pay for college.
MSU Extension’s flagship program, Michigan 4-H, is the largest youth development program in the state. With opportunities to explore one’s interests and talents in almost any subject available, Michigan 4-H also helps prepare youth for higher education by helping them to develop critical life skills and try out and explore various career choices and fields. These expe