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Shiawassee County restores MSU Extension funding
In last week’s Spotlight, I wrote about Michigan State University Extension Shiawassee County’s possible elimination through county budget cuts. I left you with the news that the Shiawassee County Finance and Budget Committee recommended restoring funding to last year’s amount … Continue reading
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MSU Extension health and nutrition staff members remain optimistic
During a recent Michigan State University Extension Redesign webinar, I just happened to mention something about “putting on our optimism shoes” when we face the challenges ahead of us. Extension educator Gretchen Hofing let me know that she and Lenawee … Continue reading
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Gone Fishing!
I thought I’d give you advance warning – there won’t be an issue of MSUE Spotlight next week. I’m taking a week off for vacation and figure you don’t want to hear from me any more than those fish do. … Continue reading
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4-H pre-college programs annual reports reflect positive numbers
A report by the Lumina Foundation for Education shows that Michigan needs an annual 6 percent increase in the current percentage of adults with college degrees to reach Lumina’s “Big Goal” to increase higher education rates to 60 percent by … Continue reading
Did you know?
That another glyphosate-resistant weed has been documented in Michigan? Glyphosate (originally marketed as Roundup) is a widely used herbicide, and its extensive use was predicted to lead to selection for varieties of weeds that can resist the deleterious effects of … Continue reading
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Distinguished service awards presented at ANR luncheon
Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) honored Charlotte Louise Wenham and John Amos with distinguished service awards at the annual Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week luncheon held March 8 at the Kellogg Hotel & … Continue reading
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What’s the poop on tomatoes? Bethel weighs in
by Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension horticulture educator. This past summer, 19 eager Junior Master Gardeners weighed the benefits of poop while giving back to the community in a charitable way. Dick and Maggie Bethel helped further a scientific experiment at … Continue reading
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Grandma’s Noodles
Every family has their unique traditions that make holidays special, and one in the Coon family is Grandma’s noodles. As a youngster, I learned very early that a holiday dinner that included my maternal grandmother would be highlighted by a … Continue reading
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Using social media to guide community conversations
by Dave Ivan, Greening Michigan Institute During Fall Extension Conference, we shared with you an exciting initiative involving Michigan State University Extension, the Land Policy Institute (LPI), the College of Communication Arts & Sciences and the state Department of Energy, … Continue reading
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