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Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to …

WEBMichigan’s forested ecosystems are one of the natural gems in the state. Residents and visitors alike cherish the forestland for recreation and relaxation, and in …

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Transforming Lives Through Health & Nutrition Education

WEB8,963 people participated in MSU Extension’s food safety and food preservation programming. 433 programs and events were held by MSU Extension food safety and …

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Knowing your numbers is important to your health

WEBThere are four important numbers that we all need to know in order to safeguard our health. Our cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass …

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Manure management practices in dairy herds to control …

WEBManure application will soon be in full swing across Michigan. This is a good time to reflect on biosecurity practices to prevent the spread of diseases found in …

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Conservation Practices for Soil Health

WEBThe Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Abby Smith, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation …

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The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out

WEBWhat is sludge? Sludge is the residue of biological manure treatment that accumulates in lagoons and digesters. It is lower in organic matter and higher in solids …

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Understanding different types of healthcare approaches

WEBMind and body practices - things such as massage therapy, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, tai chi, yoga and …

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Biosecurity for dairy and beef cattle farms

WEBMSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages …

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Why strawberries

WEBUnderstanding of how foods benefit one’s body for health is an important lesson to grasp. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Choose my plate, …

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Oats are not just healthy for your heart, but for your whole body

WEBConsumption of oats has been linked to improve the health of people with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, infection and cardiovascular disease. However, most …

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Walking helps prevent chronic disease

WEBThe benefits of walking as related to preventing chronic disease include: Type 2 diabetes and obesity: Walking lowers both blood glucose and insulin resistance. …

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What does a herd health plan look like

WEBA herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long. It does not matter if you have a few 4-H project animals for your 4-H fair or …

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Understanding toxic stress and its impact on health and well-being

WEBOver time, toxic stress is harmful to health and well-being. When a person experiences toxic stress, the prolonged activation of the body’s stress response begins …

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Eat garlic for your health

WEBThe ancient Greek physician Hippocrates once said, “let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food.” Garlic, originating in Asia, has been grown and eaten for its …

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CANR honors Jones, Brinn and Havern as 2024 Global Scholars in

WEBThe Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has named Parker Jones, Janis Brinn and Ghaida Havern as the 2024 Global Scholars …

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Benefits of eating breakfast

WEBThere are several mental and physical benefits to eating breakfast. One that we can notice right away is the energy it provides to get through the morning. The …

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Health benefits of persimmons

WEBThe yellow-orange persimmon fruit is an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin A and C, Vitamin B6, potassium and the mineral manganese. Persimmons are fat-free and …

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Benefits of children being active

WEBKids who exercise have greater self-esteem and better self-images. Participating in regular physical activity prevents or delays the development of many …

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What’s the Risk

WEBWhat is cannabidiol (CBD)? CBD is one of the more than 113 compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Unlike Δ⁹- tetrahydrocannabinol …

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Greenhouse Temperature Management

WEBA VPD measurement can tell us how easy it is for plants to transpire: higher values stimulate transpiration (but too high can cause wilting), and lower values reduce …

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Journaling to reduce COVID-19 stress

WEBJournaling can help you organize thoughts, clear your mind, facilitate problem solving and gain perspective. There are many benefits to journaling. It is an …

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Water health benefits

WEBDrinking water: Helps with losing weight – water has zero calories and research indicates that drinking water 20 minutes before meals makes us feel fuller and …

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Jackson County Annual Report 2023

WEBA message from the District Director . The butterfly effect is an idea introduced by Edward Lorenz in the 1960s that small, seemingly insignificant singular events may …

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