MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Legislative Report

MSU AgBioResearch campaigns

Over the past year, MSU AgBioResearch has highlighted our work in three critical areas to Michigan: research at the intersection of agriculture, health and nutrition; efforts in agriculture and natural resources involving water; and introducing new hires through the Agricultural Resiliency Program.

Agriculture, Health and Nutrition

Research was highlighted that showcases work at the intersection of agriculture, health and nutrition.

Water

Research was featured that focuses on protection and efficient use of water resources.

MSU and Michigan DNR partnership building connections between forests and drinking water

Mike Smalligan, the Michigan DNR forest stewardship coordinator, oversees Forest to Mi Faucet, a Michigan DNR program aimed at providing education around the relationship between Michigan forests and drinking water.

New Agricultural Resiliency Program Faculty

These researchers are bringing new expertise to MSU to solve long-term plant agriculture challenges related to water and extreme weather.

Project GREEEN, the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture and the Agricultural Resiliency Program

Learn more about research and outreach through three of AgBioResearch and Extension's flagship programs, Project GREEEN, the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture and the Agricultural Resiliency Program. The findings from these efforts are often used to apply for larger federal grants, addressing the most relevant challenges to agricultural industries.

Connecting with farmers

MSU Extension educators in the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute work with farms of all sizes helping to positively impact individual farming operations. When those individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.

Growing future leaders

MSU Extension's Children and Youth Institute provides programming for children and youth from birth to age 19, including 4-H, the largest youth development organization in Michigan.

Michigan 4-H Alumni Spotlight: Emma Young

For more than 100 years, Michigan 4-H has been growing true leaders. Hear from Washtenaw County 4-H alumna Emma Young about how her 4-H experience influenced her education, career and life.

Building healthier communities

MSU Extension educators in the Health and Nutrition Institute promote healthy lifestyles and empower Michigan residents to take control of their health. Participants learn how to build nutritious diets on a budget, avoid foodborne diseases and become leaders in the food industry.

SNAP-Ed: Small Garden, Big Impact

With support from MSU Extension, Mason County Eastern Schools have renovated their greenhouse and are bringing fresh produce into the cafeteria and classroom.

Increasing community engagement

Successful and thriving communities combine knowledgeable and engaged legislators, businesses, community groups and residents. By connecting these groups with the most trusted tools, MSU Extension educators in the Community, Food and Environment Institute help enhance the quality of life in Michigan.

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