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Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension begin 11th season of Summer Discovery Cruises
For the 11th summer, Michiganders and visitors to Michigan can enjoy an opportunity to learn about the Great Lakes by being on the Great Lakes. The Michigan Sea Grant Program and Michigan State University Extension present Summer Discovery Cruises in partnership with the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.
CANR Alumni Association hosts annual Golfing for Scholarships Scramble
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association will host the 21st annual Golfing for Scholarships Scramble June 5 at Forest Akers West Golf Course at Michigan State University (MSU).
Myers Farms hosts free Breakfast on the Farm June 16 in Scotts
A Kalamazoo County dairy farm will host Breakfast on the Farm, a fun event that gives consumers the opportunity to learn about modern food production. This family-friendly event will take place June 16 at Myers Farms, 8791 S. 40th Street, Scotts, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Choate’s Belly Acres will host June 23 Breakfast on the Farm in Cement City
A historic centennial farm in Jackson County will host Breakfast on the Farm, a fun, educational event for the whole family that gives consumers and farm neighbors a taste of modern food production. Choate’s Belly Acres, a progressive dairy farm located at 11670 Culver Road in Cement City, welcomes visitors June 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to noon.
Selecting healthy transplants leads to a “Michigan Fresh” garden
Selecting healthy transplants can help give a good start to a productive and attractive garden. Learn tips that you can use to choose the best transplants for your location from Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s “Michigan Fresh” program.


