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MSUE educators honored as distinguished academic staff
Two Michigan State University Extension educators received MSU Distinguished Academic Staff Awards at the annual University Awards Convocation Feb. 14 at the Pasant Theatre in the Wharton Center. The awards presentation followed President Lou Anna K. Simon’s Founders’ Day Address … Continue reading
Extension staff educate at UP agriculture conference
Michigan State University Extension staff members are gearing up for the Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference March 6 at Bay College in Escanaba. Extension educators, specialists and faculty as well as industry specialists will present a wide variety of sessions focusing … Continue reading
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Macomb County “farm to fork” conference exceeds expectations
“We hit this one out of the ballpark!” Those were Michigan State University Extension educator Kathe Hale’s words describing the first “All About Food: From FARM to FORK” conference hosted by the Macomb Food Systems Collaborative Feb. 8. Kathe, who … Continue reading
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Thinking it’s time to complete that master’s degree? We can help!
The Organizational Development team delivered their newsletter by email last week and among the many valuable resources it describes, I wanted to particularly call attention to the Tuition Assistance Program for academic employees who are pursuing their first master’s degree. … Continue reading
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MSU Extension educators counsel struggling homeowners
A perfect storm of “job losses, increasing monthly mortgage payments, and property value depreciation, among other factors, have made Michigan the center of the foreclosure crisis,” according to Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. The effects of foreclosure threaten the dream … Continue reading
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4-H Tech Wizards mentee shares her positive experience in Mentoring Day speech
Gov. Rick Snyder declared January as Michigan Mentoring Month. Michigan’s mentors work alongside youth, helping them to reach their full potential and realize their personal worth. In Michigan State University Extension, 4-H Youth Mentoring matches caring individuals with young people … Continue reading
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ANR Week takes place March 3 to 10
Get ready for Agriculture and Natural Resources Week (ANR Week) scheduled for March 3 to 10. The event’s been in existence for more than 90 years – it’s the 97th – so sponsors Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and … Continue reading
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Extension program instructor receives CNPP recognition
Shari J. Dickson received recognition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP). Shari is a Michigan State University Extension SNAP ED (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education) and Family Nutrition Program instructor in Roscommon and … Continue reading
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Made in Michigan initiative launched in Meijer stores with Product Center’s help
Michigan State University (MSU) Product Center – Food, Ag, Bio and Meijer combined their efforts and talents to support Michigan small businesses through a Made in Michigan initiative that launched Jan. 29. You may have noticed the Made in Michigan … Continue reading
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Measuring our impacts – qualitatively AND quantitatively
We have put a great emphasis on being able to quantitatively document the impacts of our programs during our work planning process, and I’m extremely pleased with the progress we have made in applying that rigor to our planning and … Continue reading
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