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MSU Product Center to launch new cottage food business voluntary registration during May 21 webinar

Published on May 13, 2026
Join businesses around the state for Michigan Cottage Food Law updates and the launch of the Michigan Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration system.
Michigan hop crop report – week of May 11, 2026

Published on May 11, 2026
Cool weather over the last week should give way to warmer weather and improved growing conditions.
Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students

Published on May 7, 2026
The Good Food for Michigan Grant from new MDARD initiative to allow Bendle Public Schools to add locally grown food to cafeteria offerings for students.
CANR honors Edwards as 2026 Global Scholar in Extension

Published on April 23, 2026
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has named Naim Edwards as the 2026 Global Scholar in Extension. Edwards will be honored during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
Discover an exciting new class on starting a school or community garden

Published on April 22, 2026
Learn the essential steps to success in school or community gardens with this free online course.
The future of farming may be shaded

Published on April 20, 2026
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems.
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.
Join MSU Extension and fellow hop growers for the MSU Hop Chat Series

Published on April 15, 2026
Join the hop community twice a month from May to August for in-season discussions of all things hop-related.
New to raising chickens? Check out MSU Extension’s self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers

Published on April 13, 2026
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming Online Course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale.
Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on April 13, 2026
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting — here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!