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‘When you’re unattractive, nobody likes you’
What an epiphany for me! I read this quote in a news article last Sunday and still chuckle about it. The article was about a freeway construction project and the steps road officials are taking to ensure that construction does … Continue reading
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
If you’ve been in earshot of any radio or public audio system in the past four weeks, I’m sure you’ve heard the famous song first recorded by Andy Williams in 1963. I heard a symphonic pops version of it while setting up camp in … Continue reading
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When Christmas shopping, take advantage of the convenience of MSU Extension Bookstore
When shopping for friends and family this Christmas, don’t forget there are many selections for both children and adults at the Michigan State University Extension Bookstore. Surprise your budding scientist or nature enthusiast with a field guide written by MSU … Continue reading
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Buy real, buy local and make this a real Michigan Christmas
You can help both the local economy and the environment this year by purchasing Michigan-grown Christmas trees and poinsettias. Michigan ranks third among the states in Christmas tree production and seventh in poinsettia production. Buying locally grown trees and plants … Continue reading
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Follow proper steps to obtain purchasing cards
Please pay attention to the email that went out recently from Annette Tijerina of the Michigan State University Extension Business Office about purchasing cards (pro-cards). MSU Extension educators with operating accounts and MSU Extension program assistants, associates and instructors should … Continue reading
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ANR Communications director honored at reception
Dr. Ruth Hohl Borger was honored Nov. 16 at a reception (see photo on my blog) in the Agriculture Hall Atrium on her last day as director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Communications. Ruth has accepted a position as assistant … Continue reading
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Extension educator directs Grand Traverse food hub initiative
The interest in fresh, locally grown food has created a demand that many small and mid-sized farm owners are unable to meet due to lack of a means to expand processing and distribution. A food hub can support farmers in … Continue reading
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Extension specialist helps answer child labor law questions
Proposed rule changes by the U. S. Department of Labor to the federal child labor laws are meant to bring the safety rules applying to young farm workers to the same safety standards as those for nonagricultural workers. The changes … Continue reading
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History worth saving
With all the moves and changes in recent months, several county staff members have played an active part in saving Michigan State University Extension content information, and in doing so, filling in the blanks of our history from its beginning … Continue reading
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Charging for one-on-one programming
During our September 26 Redesign webinar, we shared information about the draft policy that is being developed on cost recovery for programs in our new structure (you can advance to this section of the September 26 webinar by moving to … Continue reading
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