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Junior Master Gardeners receive heart-warming gift
I usually reserve this Spotlight to talk about awards, events and accomplishments of MSU Extension professionals. But sometimes I hear a story that says a lot about the people we serve and I have to...
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Extension educator empowers grower to achieve
Sometimes it’s the small successes, achieved one person or project at a time, that give the clearest examples of our value to the state. Betty Blase, District 7 coordinator, feels that Kent County...
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Kent County 4-H’ers discover veterinary science
To address increased demand for science and technology professionals, 4-H is working nationwide to reach a bold goal of engaging one million new young people in science programs by 2013. Currently, 4-H...
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MSUE Kent County Junior Master Gardener Program gets kids active, educated...
In an age when childhood obesity is a real concern and when children are pulled indoors by the attraction of video and computer games, gardening can be a welcome solution. Gardening can not only get...
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Kent County 4-H’er joins the Revolution of Responsibility
In a recent Spotlight article, I talked about the 4-H Revolution of Responsibility, National 4‑H Council’s movement for positive change, challenging kids to make a difference and take responsibility...
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National 4-H Council honors Nate Seese with Youth in Action Award
Imagine a 15-year old youth who gets called out to New York City to receive a national award for doing what came pretty naturally to him. Then imagine being that youth on the stage with other honorees,...
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MSU Extension programs inaugurate Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Previously, I wrote a Spotlight article about the plans of Michigan State University Extension to house staff in a new office at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. This will be an addition to our...
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Honoring our retirees as they begin new chapters
It’s the time of year when we honor and say goodbye to all of our retirees during the Michigan State University (MSU) retirement reception and banquet on Tuesday, April 12. I want to give one final...
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An apple a day, brought to you by strategic connections
With fall in full swing, hopefully you’ve had a chance to pick up some Michigan apples from your local farmers market, orchard or grocery store. Did you know that Michigan is our country’s third...
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