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Nearly 150 professionals, academics, and students attended the 2024 "Michigan Mass Timber Update" in Muskegon, highlighting new building codes, a $1 million investment in research and development and more. canr.msu.edu/news/150-celeb…

🔍 Got questions? We've got the experts. Whether it's farming, family or food—you don’t need to be an expert to get expert advice. 👩‍🔬 AskAnExpert—MSU Extension is here to help. Follow us for weekly questions and answers from REAL people- no AI needed. canr.msu.edu/outreach/ask-a…

November 14, join MI Money Health for not one, not two but THREE separate webinars on topics such as making a spending plan, buying a home and starting a small business. mimoneyhealth.org.

This one-hour webinar will provide you with valuable information about building wealth, assessing your risk tolerance, saving and investment options. To register go to mimoneyhealth.org.

This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will fly into the refuges that many migrating birds depend on for migration. Join us on Tuesday, November 12th, at 6:30 p.m. EST for “Behind the Scenes in the Life of a Park Ranger.” Pre-registration is required: events.anr.msu.edu/wildspartans20…

Have you used Ask Extension? This week's question asks about qualifying for a first-time homebuyer loan. One of the requirements to obtain financial assistance is to take a pre-purchase homebuyer education class which Extension offers weekly. canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/

New jobs like Sugarbeet Research Assistant and 4-H Program Coordinator are now available on the Careers @ MSU website. Come work with us at! careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listi…

This webinar on tax foreclosure will describe the three-year property tax timeline in Michigan, several options for possible assistance, and ways to plan paying back taxes to keep the property. To register go to mimoneyhealth.org.

This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process. Pre-Registration is required. To register and for more information go to mimoneyhealth.org.

Have you used Ask Extension? This week's question asks about our online Tai Chi classes. You can call your local Extension office, search our website, or email our educators to learn about class availability. Tai Chi for Better Sleep will be available online in February.

Work with us! Visit the Careers at MSU website to view new jobs in 4-H, agriculture, and more at careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listi…

Have you used Ask Extension? This week's question asked whether this bug (pictured) is an invasive species. Our expert says it is a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys). There is no longer a need to report this species. canr.msu.edu/outreach/ask-a…

New jobs like Agriculture & Agribusiness Institute Fiscal Officer and CANR Director of Student Success and Programming are now available on the Careers @ MSU website. Come work with us at! careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listi…

October 10 is World Mental Health Day and in observance, multiple events will be held across the state that promote healthy ways for youth to decrease stress and practice mindfulness. All events are free and sponsored. Get involved! canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day…

Have you used Ask Extension? Many people have asked about animals grub picking in their lawn - leaving behind damage. Our experts say that in the fall animals are looking for extra food and finding it in lawns. Resource link: canr.msu.edu/news/how_to_ch…

New jobs like Sugarbeet Advancement secretary and SNAP-Ed research administrator are now available on the Careers @ MSU website. Come work with MSU Extension! careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listi…

Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch on October 17. Learn how to participate at canr.msu.edu/news/the-2024-…

New jobs like 4-H program coordinator and secretary are now available on the Careers @ MSU website. Come work with MSU Extension! careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listi…

Registration is open for 2024 New Commissioner School! This is a great opportunity for commissioners to enhance governance skills, learn the fundamentals of effective county government, and network with peers. Online and in-person options available. events.anr.msu.edu/NCS

New jobs like community nutrition instructor and specialty crop research assistant are now available on the Careers @ MSU website. Come work with MSU Extension! careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listi…